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 Attainment will be issued to participants who

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

Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.

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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Event Coverage
Raising the Bar on Electrical Safety Awareness

30 Jan 2023

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Electrical accidents and fires are common in both commercial and residential settings. The inaugural Electrical Safety Symposium brought together experts from academia and the industry to share insights and best practices on electrical safety.

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Participant Story
Engineering Career Success Through Continuous Learning

18 Jul 2022

Engineering Career Success Through Continuous Learning

Professional requirements compelled 36-year-old electrical engineer Loo Yee Chye to upskill. In the process, he discovered how going back to university was a boon to his daily work and long-term aspirations.

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Learning for Life Series - Poh Chye Wei

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