Course Name: Electrical Safety
Course Code: TES 231
Course Level: Year 2 Semester 1
Contact hours: 70
Credit Units: 2
Rationale:
The increased use of electricity and electrical equipment in workplaces has resulted in damages to machinery, accidents, injuries, fires among others. This course is intended to equip students with basic knowledge of electrical systems, the hazards involved and how to control the risks associated.
The aim of this program is to provide comprehensive training to students on the prevention of serious injuries from electrical hazards.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and control hazards in electrical equipment and systems
2. Design and implement safe work procedure for electrical works
Teaching Methods:
- Modified lecture, demonstration and field practicals, individual and group assignments, videos
Duration:
2 weeks
Assessment:
Continuous assignments/practicals [40%], and final examination [60%].
Course Content:
· Basic principles of electricity
o AC & DC, Sources of electricity, distribution of electricity.
o Ohms law
o Single phase and 3 phase current
o Earthing Principles
o Static electricity
o Electricity at Work Regulations
· Electrical Hazards, effects of electric current on the body and control measures.
· Safety considerations for installation, testing, commissioning, use and inspection of electrical systems (Sockets, extension cables, plugs, wiring, Safe Distances, Earthling, ELCB, IEE Regulations and Portable tools.
· Safety measures, Log Out & Tag out system Domestic & Industrial distribution
Study Materials:
1. Cadick, J. &Capelli-Schellpfeffer, M. 2012.Electrical Safety Handbook.
2. Dindo M. L. 2015. Electrical Hazards
3. EFCOG. Electrical Safety Improvement Project. 2011. Study Guide Electrical Safety Hazards Awareness
4. Health and Safety Executive. 2013. Electricity at Work Safe Working Practices
5. Jack W. B. 2016. A Guide to Effective Industrial Safety
6. Madden, J. 2017. Electrical Safety and the Law
7. Robertson, C, R. 2014. Fundamental Electrical and Electronic Principles
8. Safe Work Australia. 2015. Managing Electrical Risks In The Workplace Code Of Practice
9. Technical Learning College. 2016. Basic Electricity
10. UAW, 2012. Electrical Safety in the Workplace.