This course provides essential knowledge and hands-on training in electronics safety. It focuses on protecting individuals, equipment, and workspaces from electrical hazards through proper procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE), and best practices in handling tools and chemicals.
Understand basic electrical safety principles.
Learn how to prevent electric shocks and injuries.
Get familiar with PPE used in electronics environments.
Know how to ensure safe workspaces and handle materials safely.
Be prepared to respond to emergency scenarios effectively.
Technicians working with electronic systems and components.
Maintenance and repair professionals.
Engineering students and entry-level electricians.
Workshop supervisors and safety managers.
This course introduces the foundational principles of safety when working in electronic environments. It covers safe handling of electricity, use of protective equipment, maintaining a safe workspace, and emergency preparedness. Practical exercises reinforce safety practices and simulate real-life emergency handling.
Safe handling of live and powered-off equipment.
Techniques for preventing electric shocks and burns.
Understanding electrical isolation and lockout/tagout procedures.
Insulated gloves: Prevent direct contact with current.
Safety goggles: Protect against sparks and solder splashes.
ESD-safe clothing: Prevent static discharge damage to components.
Anti-static wrist straps and mats: Used when assembling/disassembling sensitive devices.
Keeping the workspace clean, dry, and organized.
Proper ventilation for soldering and chemical use.
Safe storage and labeling of chemicals and flammable materials.
Disconnect power before beginning any repair work.
Awareness of capacitor discharge and high-voltage parts.
Protection against static buildup that can damage circuits.
Hands-on training in safety protocols.
Performing emergency simulations (fire, shock, chemical exposure).
Incident response drills and safe evacuation steps.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
✅ Apply safe practices while working on electronic systems.
✅ Use appropriate PPE and ESD protection tools.
✅ Organize and maintain a safe and efficient electronics workspace.
✅ Respond effectively to accidents and emergencies in electronic environments.
Anti-static gloves and ESD wrist straps
Electrical safety signage and labels
Multimeters and testers (for power-off verification)
Fire extinguishers (CO₂ type)
First-aid kit and emergency contact info display
Always disconnect power before servicing.
Regularly inspect PPE for wear and tear.
Store chemicals and solder safely, with labels and SDS sheets.
Document all incidents and near misses for continuous improvement.
How to identify and reduce risks in electronic environments.
Proper use of PPE and ESD protection tools.
Best practices for maintenance safety and workshop organization.
Practical steps for emergency response and accident prevention.
Duration: 2 days (6 hours per day)
Total Hours: 12 hours
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