Course Overview

Domain
Engineering
Format
Short Course
Duration
2 days
Fee Subsidy
Up to 90% SF Funding
Professional Development Units

16 SDUs (MOM)
14 PDUs (PEB)
16 PDUs (SCEM)

The recent spate of electrical incidents, leading to the loss of lives and property, has raised significant concerns among the general public, regulatory agencies, and industry practitioners.

This course aims to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the potential hazards posed to both individuals and equipment within the electrical environments found in power supply utilities, industrial settings, and commercial installations. The course will delve into the methods and operational procedures aimed at mitigating the risks associated with electrical accidents.

Upon completion of this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to identify electrical hazards effectively and implement measures for their removal or reduction. This includes addressing risks related to personal injuries, electrical fires, arc flash, and arc blast hazards. Fire hazards from new energy sources, such as PV installations and battery energy storage systems, will also be covered.

Who Should Attend

  • Maintenance/facility engineers and technicians
  • Safety supervisors/managers
  • Project engineers and technical officers
  • Insurance claims specialists
  • Instrument personnel
  • Electrical and mechanical engineers
  • Petrochemical industry section heads and managers
  • Electrical contractors
Prerequisites
  • Learners should have fundamental knowledge of electrical engineering

What You Will Learn

  • Requirements of Electrical Installations

  • Electric Shock Hazards

  • Arc Flash Blast Hazards

  • Electrical Fires and Explosions

  • Fire Hazards of New Energy Sources
  • Equipment Safety

  • Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices

  • Safety-Related Maintenance Requirements

  • Management of Electrical Safety

  • Relevant Case studies

Teaching Team

Er. Dr. Lock Kai Sang
Er. Dr. Lock Kai Sang

Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Schedule

    Requirements of Electrical Installations

    • Overview of consumer electricity distribution systems
    • Safety-related design requirements
    • Common causes of electrical accidents
    • Singapore standards and regulatory requirements

    Electric Shock Hazards

    • Effects of electric shock on the human body
    • Safe voltage/current
    • Earthing and bonding requirements
    • Measures for preventing shock hazards

    Arc Flash Blast Hazards

    • Basics of arcing faults
    • Effects on humans
    • Arc flash hazard analysis
    • Measures for preventing arc flash hazards
    • Guidance on the selection of protective clothing and other personal protective equipment (PPE)

    Electrical Fires and Explosions

    • Electric burns
    • Electrical fire hazards
    • Explosion hazards
    • Prevention and mitigation measures for electrical fires and explosions

    Upcoming Fire Trends of Electrical Origin

    • Solar panel fires
    • Electrical vehicle charger fires
    • Lithium-ion battery fires

    Equipment Safety

    • Specification and selection of equipment
    • Earthing and bonding practice
    • Portable electrical equipment
    • Protection using RCDs
    • Routine inspection
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    Electrical Safety-related Work Practices

    • Process for establishing and verifying an electrically safe work condition
    • Shock risk assessment
    • Arc flash risk assessment
    • Personal and other protective equipment
      • Assessment of site conditions
      • Equipment and tools
      • Switching and isolation
      • Permit-to-work system
      • Electrical lockout and tagout procedure
      • Safety in handling test and measuring equipment

    Safety-related Maintenance Requirements

    • General maintenance requirements
    • Routine inspection
    • Electrical testing principles
    • Record keeping for electrical tests and maintenance

    Management of Electrical Safety

    • Electrical safety programme
    • Safety training
    • Work activity planning
    • Electrical safety audit

    Case studies and Group Exercises

    • Reviewing past electrical safety incidents
    • Developing solutions for hypothetical scenarios
    • Group discussion and sharing of best practices

    Class Assessment

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    Certificate and Assessment

    A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:

    • Attend at least 75% of the course
    • Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course

    Fee Structure

    The full fee for this course is S$2,180.00.

    Category After SF Funding
    Singapore Citizen (Below 40) S$654.00
    Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) S$254.00
    Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder S$654.00
    Non-Singapore Citizen S$2,180.00 (No Funding)


    Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.

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