DESCRIPTION

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform a rescue from live low voltage (LV) electrical apparatus in an electricity supply industry (ESI) environment. This does not include overhead lines and underground cables.  It includes the organisational workplace requirements for the inspection and use of live LV panel rescue equipment, and how it applies to ESI workers to meet work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), mobility and mutual aid requirements.

PRE-REQUISITES

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COURSE CONTENT

• Risk assessment process.
• Requirements to rescue a person from a live LV panel.
• Tools and equipment required to perform a rescue.
• Inspection of the Rescue kit.
• Practical demonstration of rescuing a person.

DURATION

Approximately 4 hours

DELIVERY

Delivery is conducted off-job. Delivery strategies must be suitable for both theoretical and/or practical learning.

CERTIFICATION

On successful completion of this course, the participants will receive a Statement of Attainment.