Name of Course/Module Course Code Name of Academic Staff Rationale for the Inclusion of the Course/Module in the Program

Semester and Year Offered Total Student Learning Time (SLT)

Electrical & Fire safety

104DOSH105 YEW HT
To enable students to outline

the principles, hazards and risks associated with the use of electricity & fire in the workplace
Semester 1 Year 1 Face to Face Lectur e 28 Tutorial 14 Practical NA Others NA Total Guided and Independent Learning 160

Credit Value Prerequisite Objectives

3 Hours of Lecture per week x 14 weeks = 42 Hours 2 Hour of Tutorial per week x 14 weeks = 28 Hours

To introduce knowledge and understanding the

principles, hazards and risks associated with the use of electricity & fire in the workplace
On successful completion of this paper, candidates should be able to:

Learning Outcomes

A. Outline the principles, hazards and risks associated with the use of
electricity in the workplace

B. Outline the control measures that should be taken when working with
electrical systems or using electrical equipment in normal workplace conditions.

C. Describe the basic principles of fire prevention and the prevention of

fire spread in buildings

D. Identify the appropriate fire alarm system and fire-fighting

equipment for a simple workplace

Transferable Skills Teaching-learning and Assessment Strategy Synopsis

Knowledge, comprehension and application Quizzes, assignments, revision, mid term test and final examination. To develop knowledge and understanding the outline

of the principles, hazards and risks associated with the use of electricity & fire in the workplace
Mode of Delivery Assessment Lecture, tutorial The knowledge module is assessed periodically by quizzes

Methods and Types

Mapping of the Course/Modules to the Program Learning Outcomes Current outline of the Course/Module and the SLT per topic

and assignments The Knowledge module is assessed by equivalent one hour paper mid term test and two-hour paper based final examination

REFER TO LAMPIRAN G Topics Hours 6

Principles, hazards and risks associated with the use of electricity in the workplace Principles of electricity: -basic circuitry, relationship between voltage, current and resistance Hazards of electricity: -electric shock and its effect on the body; factors influencing severity: voltage, frequency, duration, resistance, current path; electrical burns: direct and indirect -electrical fires: common causes -portable electrical equipment: conditions and practices likely to lead to accidents (unsuitable equipment, inadequate maintenance, use of defective apparatus) -secondary hazards (eg, falls from heights).
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Control measures Control measures: -protection of conductors -selection and suitability of equipment -advantages and limitations of protective systems: fuses, earthing, isolation of supply, reduced and low voltage systems, residual current devices, double insulation -use of competent persons -use of safe systems of work (no ii

live working unless no other option), isolation, locating buried services, protection against overhead cables -emergency procedures following an electrical incident -inspection and maintenance strategies: user checks; formal inspection and tests of the electrical installation and equipment; frequency of inspection and testing; records of inspection and testing; advantages and limitations of portable appliance testing (PAT).
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Fire initiation, classification and spread Principles of fire: fire triangle; sources of ignition; fuel and oxygen in a typical workplace Classification of fires: A, B, C, D and F Principles of heat transmission and fire spread: convection; conduction; radiation; and direct burning

Common causes and consequences of fires in workplace.

Fire risk assessment Factors to be addressed in carrying out the assessment Consideration of temporary workplaces and changes to workplaces. Fire alarm system and fire-fighting equipment Fire detection, fire warning and fire8

fighting equipment: - common fire detection and alarm

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systems - portable fire-fighting equipment: siting, maintenance and training requirements - extinguishing media: water, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide; advantages and limitations. 6.5 Evacuation of a workplace Means of escape: travel distances, stairs, passageways, doors, emergency lighting, exit and directional signs, assembly points Emergency evacuation procedures Role" and appointment of fire marshals Fire drills; roll call; provisions for the Building plans to include record of

disabled emergency escape.

Tutorial Hours Total Main References Supporting the Course 14 42

Electricity at Work - Safe Working Practices HSG85 HSE Books 2003 ISBN 978 0 7176 2164 4 Fire Safety: an Employer's Guide (HSE, Home Office, Scottish Executive, DoE Northern Ireland), The Stationery Office ISBN 0-113-41229-0
Not Applicable

Additional References Supporting the Course

Other Additional Information

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