training@british-skills.co.uk+447700100602www.british-skills.co.ukBRT Skills Training FZCO, IFZA, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesIssued: 2 November 2026
Engineering, Maintenance & Energy
Electrical Safety & Arc Flash
Course codeENG-ELE-003
Duration5 days
LanguageEnglish or Arabic
Subject areaEngineering, Maintenance & Energy
Overview
Electrical hazards cause serious injuries and fires, but they are preventable. This course covers electrical safety management in depth: shock and arc flash hazards, safe isolation and lockout, risk assessment, arc flash studies, PPE selection and building a safe electrical work culture.
Who should attend
Electrical engineers, technicians and supervisors, HSE staff and maintenance managers responsible for electrical work.
Training methodology
Technical presentations, worked examples and calculations, case studies from industrial facilities, videos, group exercises, and a personal action plan.
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain electric shock and arc flash hazards and their effects
- Apply safe isolation, lockout and tagout procedures
- Assess electrical risks and plan safe work
- Interpret arc flash studies and select suitable PPE
- Develop an electrical safety programme
Course outline
Day 1Electrical Hazards
- Effects of current on the body
- Shock, burns and secondary injuries
- Arc flash and arc blast
- Electrical fires
- Incident statistics and lessons
- Case study: an arc flash incident
Day 2Safe Systems of Work
- Electrical safety rules
- Permit to work
- Safe isolation procedure
- Lockout and tagout
- Testing for absence of voltage
- Practical: isolation walkthrough
Day 3Risk Assessment
- Electrical risk assessment method
- Live work justification
- Approach boundaries
- Competence and authorisation
- Working near overhead lines and cables
- Exercise: assess an electrical task
Day 4Arc Flash Studies and PPE
- Incident energy and arc flash studies
- Arc flash labels
- Reducing incident energy
- Selecting arc-rated PPE
- Insulated tools and equipment
- Exercise: read an arc flash label
Day 5Electrical Safety Management
- Electrical safety programme elements
- Inspection and testing of installations
- Portable equipment safety
- Contractor control
- Audits and safety culture
- Programme action plan
Upcoming dates and fees
| Dates | Venue | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 14–18 December 2026 | Geneva | £5,250 per delegate |
| 15–19 March 2027 | Muscat | £4,500 per delegate |
| 24–28 May 2027 | Dubai | £4,500 per delegate |
More dates and online registration: www.british-skills.co.uk/training-course/electrical-safety-arc-flash