No matter how many years of experience you have in the Electrical Industry, operating safely is key. Sometimes people think they know it all and are good enough to cut corners, but you should never do this! There are various risks associated with working with electricity. Such as electrical shocks/ burns and also explosions caused by faulty work or equipment.
Tips To Stay Safe In The Industry
The idea of PPE has become a mainstream term over the last year. But in the Electrical Industry, it has been around much longer. Things like goggles, hard hats, steel toe capped boots, and the correct clothing will keep you safe. It is also key that you carry out an inspection of your PPE before you start a job. For example, if you notice that your gloves are ripped and they may start to hinder your progress on the job.
In addition to this, you should always ensure that your tools are maintained regularly. We understand that tools are often expensive and you may want to get every inch of life from them. But sometimes this can be very dangerous. It is often suggested that a periodic schedule of maintenance is an effective way of ensuring that your tools are up to the standards required. It may also be a good idea for you to carry some spares of key tools in reserve.
But arguably the most important that you should consider is the idea of testing before you touch. This is the only way for you to ensure that anything you touch doesn’t have a current running through it. You can use a Multimeter for this. This is an instrument that will allow you to gauge the voltage of any property.
Will Able Skills Teach Me Health & Safety?
In short, yes! For example, if you enrol onto our City & Guilds Electrical Level 2 Qualification you will be taught all the Health & Safety requirements that govern electrical insulation processes. In addition to this, our instructors will push you to perform your work to the highest standards. And they will make sure that you are always completing practical work in a safe manner. There is no better place to learn this industry than right here in the safe and controlled environment that Able Skills can provide you with.
Interested In Learning The Electrical Industry?
If you are interested in getting your first Electrical qualification or your final one. Able Skills is the place for you! We offer a wide variety of Electrical Training Courses ranging from the previously mentioned City & Guilds Level 2 Qualification all the way up to courses for active electricians like our Inspection & Testing Course. All of our courses are taught in our state-of-the-art training centre where you will find all of the equipment you will need to complete your course. And in addition to this, our instructors have years of knowledge that they are more than willing to share with you.
If you would like to come and inspect our facilities with your own eyes then do not hesitate to pay us a visit! One of our team will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the courses we offer. If you cannot make it down to us in person do not hesitate to give us a call on 01322280202, where one of the team will be able to take your booking.