Electrical Authorised Person should be able to demonstrate for the systems, installations and equipment for which they are responsible:

• a good working knowledge of the operation of this SHE Code, the role and duties of Electrical Authorised Person and any other relevant regulations.
• a good working knowledge of the layout of the electrical distribution system.
• a good working knowledge of the operation under normal, failure and fault conditions, of all the principal components of the systems and installations for which authorisation is being sought, such as switchgear, distribution Equipment and standby generating sets;
• practical experience, under the direct supervision of an experienced Electrical Authorised Person, of the operation of the Electrical Equipment forming part of the system or installation;
• knowledge of the location of, how to obtain access to and the use of all the appropriate Protective Equipment, Test Indicators including appropriate Test Supplies (proving units), where applicable High Voltage Potential Indicators including appropriate Test Supplies (proving units), Earthing Equipment and Safety Signs;
• a good understanding of all the necessary safety measures to be taken to prevent danger or, where appropriate, injury, and to prevent damage to Equipment;
• knowledge of electricity supply authorities and contractors, having operation, repair or maintenance contracts.

On-Site Training

Consists of putting into practice, under the supervision of an experienced Electrical Authorised Person, the knowledge gained during the familiarisation period and on training courses.  During this period the prospective Electrical Authorised Person is to keep a record of each event attended, detailing the actions taken both personally and by the Electrical Authorised Person. This record is to be reviewed with the Electrical Authorising Engineer.

Asbestos Awareness Training

Asbestos was employed routinely during construction of buildings for fire insulation and as thermal insulation in scientific equipment. All Electrical Authorised Persons must attend a SHE recommended half day tutored course on Asbestos Awareness.

To be eligible for appointment, a prospective Electrical Authorised Person shall:

• have five years relevant experience;
• have an adequate knowledge of this SHE Code and Electrical Regulations, which are applicable to the systems and installations for which the appointment is sought;
• be technically competent and qualified to be able to safely operate, and make safe to work on or test the systems, installations and Equipment for which appointment is sought;
• be experienced in the selection and appointment of suitably qualified and experienced Electrical Nominated Persons and Accompanying Safety Persons;
• be familiar with the systems, installations and Equipment for which appointment is sought, including where applicable work on or near live low voltage Electrical Equipment;
• within the last 3 years have successfully completed an appropriate approved training course;
• have an adequate knowledge of and, within the last 3 years, have received electrical First-Aid training.

For example:

• Fire Alarm
• Air Conditioning
• Access control
• Cable jointers
• etc.
  

The type of training will depend upon what equipment the candidate has responsibility for and for what systems the appointment is intended. The training must be STFC approved and be based on this SHE code.

Consists of putting into practice, under the supervision of an experienced Electrical Authorised or Nominated Person, the knowledge gained during the familiarisation period and on training courses.  During this period the prospective Nominated Person is to keep a record of each event attended, detailing the actions taken both personally and by the Electrical Authorised or Nominated Person. This record is to be reviewed with the Electrical Authorised Person.

Site based contractors

To appoint STFC site based term contractors as an Electrical Nominated Person they must:

• hold a suitable qualification e.g. Electro-Technical Assessment Specification (EAS)
  attend a formal briefing* with the appropriate AP to cover the contents of this SHE Code

* Formal briefing based on this SHE Code to be developed by AEs to cover all STFC UK site.

Asbestos Awareness Training

Asbestos was employed routinely during construction of buildings for fire insulation and as thermal insulation in scientific equipment. All Electrical Nominated Persons must attend a SHE recommended half day tutored course on Asbestos Awareness. Asbestos training for temporaty or short term NP appointments (contractors) is at the discretion of the AE and shall be based on the work or test undertaken.

To be eligible for appointment, a prospective Electrical Nominated Person shall:

• be able to demonstrate competence to undertake the work activities required;
• be familiar with the types of installation and Equipment that they are required to work on or test;
• possess the necessary technical knowledge, skill and experience relevant to the nature of the work activities to be undertaken, to prevent danger or, where appropriate, injury;
• If electrical qualified have successfully undertaken technical training  administered by the Joint Industry Boards, the Electricity Supply Industry training Scheme, or some equivalent form of approved training and have attended an STFC approved training course (based on this SHE code);
  
• If non-electrical qualified have attended an STFC approved training course (based on this STFC SHE Code).
• have demonstrated an adequate knowledge of the relevant parts of this SHE Code, those Associated Regulations and Documents which are applicable to the installations and Equipment on which work or tests are to be undertaken;
• have an adequate knowledge of, and within the preceding three years have received training in, Electrical First-Aid.

• The types of injuries that arise from working with electricity: electrocution/electric shock; arc flash; burns; inhalation etc.;
• The effects on the body arising from:
• Electrocution/electric shock;
• Arc flash;
• Electric burns; and
• Secondary injuries arising from the above.
• Emergency procedures to be followed in the case of injuries arising from working with electricity:
• Calling for assistance – security and first aiders – site specific procedures;
• Your personal safety and others attending the incident; and
• Assessing and managing casualty(s) until first aider and others arrive.
• Treatment of injuries arising from working with electricity:
• Assessing and managing a conscious casualty – electrical burns/bleeding; arc flash; inhalation; and
• Assessing and managing an unconscious casualty - basic life support (Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation [CPR]) for a non-breathing casualty.