Electrical safety (2cr)

Objective

Students will be familiar with the qualifications required for working with electricity and acquire the knowledge and skills needed to work safely with electricity. They will be aware of the dangers of electricity and know how to appropriately protect themselves in the event of an accident with electricity.

Content

Electrical Safety Act and Decree ** Protecting against electric shock ** Electrical safety at work ** Installation conditions and environment categories ** First-aid in the event of an accident with electricity ** Rules for working in the lab

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 1: pass in all examinations and aggregate <45% from max score.
Grade 3: as above and aggregate <70%
Grade 5: as above and aggregate >85%

Materials

Electrical safety regulations ** D1 handbook concerning electrical installations in buildings **Standards ** Hand-outs ** Internet (www.tukes.fi)

Teaching methods

Lectures, online learning / assignments