HTM 06-02 LV Competent Person

Duration:

One day

Course Objectives:

To refresh delegates on the requirements and individual responsibilities under the NHS Safety Management System (SMS)

To update delegates on changes and to develop them in the application of the LV Switching and fault diagnostics and rectification

Assess delegates competence in the practical application of undertaking the level of duties for LV CP

Course Structure:

On completion of the course, delegates will be familiar with developments and changes to the working environment and be able to demonstrate their continued competence of working safely on or near electrical systems. Delegates shall update their knowledge of:

Hazards associated with Electrical LV systems and requirements for working safely:

o Electrical hazards

o Mechanical hazards

o Thermal Hazards

o Chemical hazards

o Noise hazards

Context and content of the NHS Safety Management System

Risk Assessments and Control Measures

Personal responsibilities

Procedures for making LV systems safe for work/testing with no loss of service to the customer if possible

Safety documents procedures

Selection and use of safe systems of work

PPE Requirements

Phasing Out

Safe Isolation of Systems and Equipment

Generation Systems and Connections

Load Banks

To confirm the ability to operate safely on LV systems and to ensure that appropriate safety measures are in place prior to work/testing activities being carried out.

To confirm the understand the duties and responsibilities of an Authorised Person (LV) as defined within an SMS and to demonstrate a satisfactory standard of competence to carry them out.

To understand how to comply with Regulation 14 of the Electricity at Work Regulations and apply safe live working practices