Presented by: UA SafeState and the Alabama Chapter ASSP

Date and Time: Thursday, February 5 | 9 AM to 3 pm

Location: Alabama AGC, 5000 Grantswood Rd #100, Irondale, AL 35210

Title:         Electrical Systems – Function and How It Can Harm

Speaker:  Dr. David Carpenter

In this session, we will discuss how electricity is generated and transmitted to us. We will discuss the different components of the electrical system and its function and purpose. Common problems and tasks associated with the equipment will be addressed. Potential hazards and precautions will be covered. Arc flash and shock hazards will be discussed. This class is designed to increase your understanding of how electrical equipment works.

Objectives include:

• Understand the function of electrical equipment.
• Know the purpose of motor control centers, transformers, breakers and relays
• Awareness of tasks associated with equipment
• Better understanding of arc flash
• Awareness of shock hazards
• Awareness of developing technologies
• Understanding of whom and how personnel are exposed

Thanks in advance for everyone’s continued support of the Alabama Chapter.

(No Zoom)

If you have questions, contact Thomas Ten Eyck @ 205-348-8563 or Vincent Scott @ 205-504-2537