Switchgear & Panels in Accordance with EAWR1989 (MES04) (Location: Doncaster)

Course Aims & Objectives

To enable all delegates to plan safely, put in place, and carry out safe systems of work, including basic risk assessments required to undertake safe electrical isolation, along with safe switchgear and panel entry procedures with lock-off tag out under the requirements of the Electricity at Works Regulations 1989. This session also provides all attendees with the necessary knowledge concerning regular maintenance requirements of mechanical isolation and switchgear.

Course Content

• Understanding what work can be undertaken, when a panel can be accessed in compliance with EaWR1989, device resetting, adjustment configuration and taking readings.
• Identification of safe points of isolation.
• The risks present when accessing low voltage electrical enclosures or panels.
• The importance of manufacturer’s information.
• Maintenance requirements with regards to mechanical type switchgear.
• Practical session, identifying EAWR1989 panel issues.
• Additional measures required to provide a safe system of work.
• Practical isolation and panel entry assessment of each learner.
• End point assessment – close.
• Comprehensive course handout.
• *A GS38-compliant Voltage indicator & proving unit plus a LOTO kit can be provided for each delegate attending this course at an additional cost.

Delivery

This course is delivered by a time-served electrical engineer with over thirty-five years of contracting experience. Over twenty years of that being a Director and Electrical Duty Holder for an FTSE100 PLC and an Electrical Utility Supplier, a former NIC EIC QS & PDH. a Member of the IET, a licentiate of City & Guilds and holder of the Level 3 award for Education & Training.

More Information/Register Interest

If you require more information before booking or your chosen dates aren’t available, please get in touch, and we will do our best to accommodate you.