Safe isolation is one of the foundational safety skills of all practising electricians: the process of ensuring that electrical equipment and circuits are completely disconnected and cannot be accidentally re-energised while work is in progress. However, a worrying number of electricians do not follow adequate safe isolation procedures, either due to complacency or lack of awareness.
Safe isolation procedures should guarantee absolute isolation to protect yourself and others from contact with a live electrical circuit – it isn’t sufficient to simply check that lights are on or off, or flip a switch.
The Risks Of Failing To Carry Out Safe Isolation
Unfortunately, even a minor oversight during isolation can put persons and property at severe risk, making safe isolation a non-negotiable process in electrical work. Some of the main risks include:
- Serious and potentially life-threatening injuries from electrocution
- Damage to property, appliances, and equipment from electrical fires
- Legal penalties from non-compliance with Electricity at Work and HSE safety regulations
- Professional liability if a safety incident occurs during the job or a customer is injured
Our PTT Safe Isolation Course: Essential Skills And Knowledge For Your Electrotechnical Career
Our PTT Safe Isolation Course is a concise half day training course created to fill the gaps in knowledge and practice faced by many electricians in the field. The course is suitable for both new electricians and experienced professionals, and covers all the latest guidance and best practices endorsed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
By enrolling on the course, you’ll learn how to strengthen electrical safety for yourself and others, and avoid electric shocks and burns.
- Learn how to use crucial safety equipment such as voltage testers
- Quickly identify and assess the status of electrical circuits
- Discover straightforward step-by-step procedures for locking systems and placing warning tags
- Learn how to verify that circuits are safely isolated before commencing work
Frequently Asked Questions:
What does the course cover? The course covers the dangers of unsafe isolation, your responsibilities under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, safe working best practices for dead and live systems, earthing strategies and precautions, electrical permits to work, and what equipment and PPE you need.
How is the course delivered? The emphasis of all our courses is practical training that will benefit you in your day-to-day work. The safe isolation course includes a blend of theoretical knowledge with hands-on exercises to give you confidence in applying safe isolation techniques correctly in various scenarios.
Where is the training location? We offer regular training dates at our PTT Tring training centre, and we can also deliver group training at a workplace, if required.
How long does it take? The course is delivered through half a day’s in-person training and tuition.
How much does the course cost? The cost of the course is £195 plus VAT per person
Next Steps
Sign up for the PTT Safe Isolation Course today for everything you need to know about safely working with electrical systems. Please click here to send an enquiry or to secure your place or get in touch!
