Webinar Title: ADVANCE TRAINING ON ELECTRICAL SAFETY: HAZARDS , SAFETY AUDIT,

STANDARDS ,ELECTRICAL SAFETY ACT, 2003

Registration Fee (including GST):- Rs 1000/- (Rupees One thousand only) per participant inclusive
of GST

Expert Speaker (Name/ Designation) – MR. RAMNISH BEDI , DIRECTOR , KEY TO

HSE AND A NATIONAL LEVEL CONSULTANT CUM TRAINER

Webinar Date: 01.08.2021

TIMINGS: 11.00 hours to 12.30 hours ( One and half hours)

About Webinar (Brief One para): -

ELECTRICAL SAFETY : Electrical safety is a system of organizational measures and technical means
to prevent harmful and dangerous effects on workers from electric current, electric arc,
electromagnetic field and static electricity.

Electrical safety is important because hazards such as arc flash and shock can result in death if a
person is exposed to it.. Electrical hazards include exposed energized parts and unguarded
electrical equipment which may become energized unexpectedly. Such equipment always carries
warning signs like “Shock Risk”. We should be always be observant of such signs and follow the
safety rules

Electrical hazards continue to threaten safety of people and property in the form of shocks,
burns, injury, fire and explosion. With electricity having become an indispensable part of our
life, electrical risks are to be managed effectively.

In process industries, fires due to electrical reasons are very probable, especially in industries
that handle flammable chemicals. In service industries such as information technology,
telecommunications, banking and other commercial establishments, business interruption
losses due to electrical hazards (fire in server room, damage of expensive communication
equipment, loss of data, fire in cable gallery, etc.) could be substantial.

To make sure all employees are safe before, during and after electrical work is performed,
electrical workers should follow the three-step process of the Electrical Safety Model:

 recognize hazards
 evaluate risk
 control hazards

Hence it is important have an Electrical Safety Management System in place to manage electrical risk.
An Electrical Safety Management System should have following things in place:
 1. Electrical Safety Rules – including training, compliance, and auditing.
2. Electrical Safety Instructions
3. Electrical Permit System
4. Electrical Authorisation System – You should have different levels of authorisation for electrical
personnel that limits what work they can do.

Electrical Safety Audit :

An Electrical Safety Audit (ESA) is a systematic approach to evaluate potential hazards and to
recommend suggestions for improvement. It is an important tool for identifying areas of risks,
hazards and potential accidents in plants, deterioration of standards, for determining actions to
minimize hazards.
Electrical Safety Audit is examining the security of electrical installations of any industrial unit or
organization. Electrical Safety Audit is performed by enquiry, inspection, testing and verification.
Electrical Safety Audits are conducted by experienced professionals who assist clients in reducing
risk and help to ensure compliance with applicable Safety Standards and Regulations.

Following are 6 reasons why an organisation should go for Electrical Safety Audits:

 Identification of flaws in the existing system

 Identification & elimination of safety hazards
 Ensuring compliance with Govt.
 Ensuring the longevity of big & expensive electrical equipment.
 Training of staff and officials for the safe operation of equipment & facility

Electrical Safety Audit Methodology :

Following steps are followed in conducting Electrical Safety Audit :
 Pre-Audit & Coordination Meeting
 Pre-Audit Questionnaire
 Checklist with reference to Statutory regulations
 Physical Inspection
 Conducting Test and Measurement
 Discussion with Safety & Electrical personnel
 Examination & Review of Records/ Document
 Draft Report Preparation
 Review Meeting with Management
 Final Report Submission
The Electricity Act, 2003

The Electricity Act, 2003 is an Act to consolidate the laws relating to generation, transmission,
distribution, trading and use of electricity and generally for taking measures conducive to
development of electricity industry, promoting competition therein, protecting interest of
consumers and supply of electricity to all areas, rationalization of electricity tariff, ensuring
transparent policies regarding subsidies, promotion of efficient and environmentally benign
policies, constitution of Central Electricity Authority, Regulatory Commissions and establishment
of Appellate Tribunal and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. The Electricity
Act, 2003 of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 26th May, 2003,
CEAR namely Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply)
Regulations, 2010[1] are regulations framed by Central Electricity Authority of India under Indian
Electricity Act, 2003, to regulate measures relating to safety and electric supply in India. CEAR
came into effect 20 September 2010, in place of The Indian Electricity Rules, 1956.
The Electricity Act, 2003, was formulated combining the Indian Electricity Act 1910 and Indian
Electricity (supply) Act 1948. It has 18 parts, 185 sections and a Schedule.

Safety provisions are covered under the Electricity Act and rules. Safety rules outline the expected
“do's and don'ts” regarding safety within the operation. Establishing safety rules within the
organization is one of the most fundamental steps an organisation must take when developing
a safety program.

The webinar will focus on describing the Electrical safety , electrical hazards and various
preventive and control measures required to deal with electrical hazards, explaining the objective
of conducting Electrical Safety Audit and discussing methodology adopted, discussing key safety
provisions under the Electricity Act, 2003 and latest rules and regulations covering electrical
safety, electrical safety standards and electrical safety equipment used

Webinar Coverage: -

 Importance of Electrical safety

 Understanding the Electrical Hazards.
 Control measures against electrical hazards
 Electrical Safety Standards

 Electrical Safety Equipment

 Electrical Safety Models
 Establishing an Electrical Safety Management System
 Electrical Safety Instructions
 First Aid Requirement in case of Electric shock.
 Golden rules of electrical safety
 Electrical Safety Audit and its objectives
 Methodology for conducting Electrical Safety Audit
 Electrical Safety Audit Checklist
 Key provisions of Electricity Act, 2003 and their implementation
 Latest Electrical safety rules and regulations
 Problems, issues and challenges in implementation of Electricity Act, 2003
 Case study and examples
Speaker Profile (Brief One Para & Photograph): - Mr. Ramnish Bedi is Director of KEY TO HSE
consultancy and training company. He has worked as Corporate Head in reputed companies like Gates
India, Schneider Electrical, RICO Auto, Delphi, Federal Mogul, Nestle & Owens Corning. He is having 25
years’ of working experience in Manufacturing sector like Automobile, FMCG,
engineering, Chemical & Electrical Industries. He is a certified Lead Auditor for
ISO 14001: 2015 & ISO:45001: 2018 and ZED Consultant certified by QCI. He is
a national level consultant com trainer in the field of quality, health, safety
and environment.
Register to learn (Key Learning’s’ in bullet points):

 Importance of Electrical safety

 Understanding the Electrical Hazards.
 Control measures against electrical hazards

 Electrical Safety Standards

 Electrical Safety Equipment

 Electrical Safety Models
 Establishing an Electrical Safety Management System
 Golden rules of electrical safety
 Electrical Safety Audit and its objectives
 Methodology for conducting Electrical Safety Audit
 Electrical Safety Audit Checklist
 Key provisions of Electricity Act, 2003 and their implementation
 Latest Electrical safety rules and regulations
 Problems, issues and challenges in implementation of Electricity Act, 2003
 Case study and examples

Date: 01.08.2021
TIMINGS: 11.00 hours to 12.30 hours ( One and half hours)
Thanks and regards

S.P.Singh
Regional Director
National Productivity Council, Chandigarh
SCO-40, First Floor, Sector 7-C, Chandigarh
Website: www.npcindia.gov.in