BC Electrical Authorization Training

• To enable electricians to implement the safety requirements of standard NFC 18510 during lockout/tagout operations on low-voltage electrical installations
• To ensure their ability to adapt these guidelines to the specific areas and situations of their institutions
• Obtaining BC electrical authorization

General information on BC electrical authorization and current regulations

• Presentation of the BC electrical authorization procedure according to standard NFC 18510 in relation to voltage ranges
• Conducting a risk assessment of the pathophysiological effects of electric current
• Examples of accidents (direct, indirect contact, short circuit)
• Knowing how to classify facilities
• Learning safety rules related to the dangers of electric current
• Understanding the role of the people involved
• Understanding and carrying out electrical work
• A look back at the electrical operations specific to the person holding BC electrical authorization
• Recognizing the different zones of electrical environments
• Understanding written documents
• To be familiar with the functions of the equipment, the use of plans and diagrams, and the importance of interlocks and lockouts.
• The need to assess the impact of equipment design on personnel safety

Knowing how to perform a low-voltage electrical operation safely

• Performing work on de-energized low-voltage systems
• Concepts of lockout/tagout procedures in low voltage (LV) systems
• Understanding the roles of the person in charge of the work, the person in charge of the work, and the person carrying out the work
• Ensuring safety during measurement operations
• Knowing how to effectively use removable and portable handheld electrical devices

A look back at the procedures to follow in the event of an electrical incident or accident

• Learning basic first aid skills,
• Knowing how to prevent a fire on an electrical installation
• Knowing how to work in confined spaces

Multiple-choice questions (minimum score 16/20)