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About Control Panel Safe Access and Overload Resetting
Safely reset overloads in electrical panels with confidence
Electrical panels can present serious risks if accessed without the right knowledge and understanding. This one-day practical course is designed for non-electrical staff who need to safely identify and reset overloads within electrical panels as part of their role.
The course provides delegates with an introduction to essential electrical principles, electrical safety requirements, and the practical skills needed to recognise key components within a panel and carry out overload resetting safely.
Is it right for me?
This course is suitable for staff who do not have an electrical background but require the knowledge and confidence to safely reset overloads in an electrical panel.
What will I learn?
Electrical Principles
An introduction to the fundamentals of electricity, including:
Voltage
Current
Resistance
Electrical Safety
Delegates will explore:
The dangers associated with electricity
AC and DC voltage levels
Safe procedures to follow if someone receives an electric shock
An overview of the Electricity at Work Regulations
AC Motors & Motor Starters
Understanding the operation and characteristics of AC motors, including:
Direct-on-line (DOL) motor connections
Recognition and function of key components:
Fuses
Contactors
Overloads
Practical Training
Delegates will complete practical exercises including:
Identifying components within an electrical panel
Safely resetting an overload within an electrical panel
The benefits?
Motivation and development of staff
Improved staff retention
Formal targeted training with direction and focused on business need
Encouragement of teamwork through coach and assessor communicating more with opposite trade
Re-focused training budget
SOPs and training packages are written around business need
Improved productivity as downtime is reduced due to increased skills base
Cross-cover of skills in event of absenteeism, sickness etc.
Nationally recognised qualifications where appropriate; skills are validated
Training records meet and exceed those required by HSE etc.