Electrical Safety Rules

Oil & Gas Industry

No prerequisites are required to sit this course.

The course is available in the following languages: English; Spanish. This course addresses the dangers of working with electricity and provides guidance on the precautions required to stay safe. The course also identifies the roles and responsibilities of electrical personnel and provides instruction on procedures to be followed when carrying out electrical isolation.

LO1: Describe the purpose of the Electrical Safety Rules LO2: Identify the roles and responsibilities of electrical personnel LO3: Outline the PPE to be worn for electrical work LO4: Explain the function of Switch Rooms LO5: Explain the function of a switching programme LO6: Describe the documentation required for electrical work LO7: Outline the reporting procedure for faults LO8: Describe the procedures to be followed when carrying out electrical isolations LO9: Describe the procedure for working on High Voltage Equipment LO10: Describe the procedure for the handling of cables LO11: Describe the procedure for working on Low Voltage systems LO12: Describe the procedure for working on telecommunications equipment LO13: Describe the precautions to be taken in hazardous areas LO14: Explain the actions to take in an emergency