Electrical Safety with Expert Presenters!

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One of our main responsibilities working in industry is the safety of ourselves and others. A key area of safety is Electrical Safety.

The Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council, Electrical Fatal Incident Data
Australia & New Zealand 2018 - 2019 report states:

"Thirteen electrical deaths from 12 incidents were recorded in Australia and New Zealand in 2018‐19. This is equivalent to 0.43 deaths per million people (dmp) which is 0.26 dmp higher the last year. Eleven of thirteen deaths occurred in Australia."

On the positive the data shows that over the last 19 years the death rate has been declining. However I think we would all agree that 13 deaths is unacceptable and our target can only be ZERO.

This event will add to our awareness and responsibilities and help us deliver on that target.

Victorian Electrical Legislation and Electrical Safety

David Bibby, Compliance Officer Licensing and COES at Energy Safe Victoria

Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is the independent technical regulator responsible for electricity, gas and pipeline safety in Victoria. As part of this role, we protect and assist the community by ensuring that Victoria’s electricity networks operate safely and to an acceptable standard.

David is responsible for Industry licensing and COES Regulatory compliance including SME for Energy Safe Victoria COES systems. He has 36 years industry experience incl. A grade electrician, Registered Electrical Contractor, Licensed Electrical Inspector. 6 + years at Energy Safe Victoria.

David's presentation will include:

Overview of Victorian legislative obligations for:

Registered Electrical Contractors, Licensed Electrical Workers, Licensed Electrical Inspectors and Employers of Electrical Workers
Overview of Electricity Safety legislation – safety obligations
Certificates of Electrical Safety

AS/NZS 4836, Safe working on or near low voltage electrical installations and equipment and what it means to how we operate.

Darren Margerison, Electrical Safety Professional at Siemens.

Darren is an Electrical license holder as electrician, contractor and licensed electrical inspector that has worked in all aspects of the electrical industry. He was at EnergySafe Victoria during the transition from Office of Chief Electrical Inspector and held the position of Executive Manager, Electrical installation and equipment safety which included the responsibility to licensing. Along with the electrical training. Darren is qualified as:

Workplace trainer and assessor
Work health and Safety
MBA (eBusiness and Communication)

He has been an active committee member on Standards Australia and IEC committees since 2003, with particular focus on AS/NZS 3000 and the relevant companion standards.

Darren currently works for Siemens AUNZ as an Electrical Safety and EHS Business Partner along with Global work on electrical safety with the Siemens international team.

Darren's Presentation will include:

- Outlining the changes that have been made and how this can help all business regardless of size.

- Are the risk management strategies that you have adopted within the business relevant to the changing environment? and

- Do the personnel understand the role and part that they play in electrical risk reduction?

Nyrstar's Journey in Implementation of Arc Flash Electrical Safety Program

Maarten De Vries, Lead Electrical Engineering at Nyrstar

Maarten is a registered Chartered Professional Electrical Engineer, with a Master’s degree in Power and Energy systems. His experience includes Reliability, Maintenance, Shutdown and Project Management in the Mining and Smelting industry.

His present role is that of Lead Electrical Engineering and includes the responsibility for all the Electrical projects and maintenance support for Electrical, Instrumentation and Control on site

Maarten's presentation will cover:

- Parameters to consider when planning an implementation strategy
- Addressing the challenges in arc flash PPE
- How switchboard design can affect the types of protection that can be installed
- Arc flash mitigation technologies that are suitable and effective to be used for older equipment.

Mike Davis, Trainer at Mike A Davis

Mike coaches users of electrical machinery to understand failure processes, run equipment at optimum levels to prevent costly break downs and improve safety. He has over 30 years of industry experience in coaching and has delivered maintenance courses to 50+ companies.

Mike's presentation will be covering electrical maintenance and its contribution to electrical safety.

Kurt Alexander, Founder/CEO of Quick Safety

Having spent 40+ years in and around the electrical industry in many different capacities, Kurt set out to change the Electrical Industry by creating Quick Safety. Why? Electricity is the most lethal dangerous substance that we all deal with every day.

Kurt will be presenting the app QuickSafety developed to manage Electrical Inspection and Testing requirements and Safety .

QuickSafety solves all your compliance issues in one simple, easy-to-use app. Reduce compliance risk with the app that securely stores your records for 7 years and enables you to access any certificates you’ve lodged anywhere, anytime.

Agenda (in AEDT time zone)

9:45 Introductions

10am - David Bibby, Compliance Officer Licensing and COES at Energy Safe Victoria (30m)

10:40 - Darren Margerison, Electrical Safety Professional at Siemens (30m)

11:20 - Maarten De Vries, Lead Electrical Engineer with Nyrstar (30m)

12:00 - Lunch

12:45 - Mike Davis, founder of Mike A Davis (30m)

1:25 - Kurt Alexander, Founder/CEO of Quick Safety (30m)

2pm Wrap up for 2:15pm finish

Following each presenter there will be opportunity for questions and round table discussion.

Come along and be part of what will be a great event. This is an opportunity to hear about Electrical Safety and relevant aspects, network with your peers and find out what others in the best practice and beyond space are doing.

Roundtable Discussion - We will have the chance to share and be part of discussions on some of the important aspects around Electrical Safety.

Who Should Attend?

SIRF Rt Roundtable Events are for senior and middle management and specialists looking to learn from and discuss with peers the issues they are facing in and around their field of excellence. This Rountable meeting is likely of interest to Electrical Managers, Electrical Engineers and Electricians. Maintenance and Engineering Managers, Project Managers, Team leaders and Supervisors, Systems and Technology Managers and anyone interested in and involved in Electrical Safety.

About SIRF Roundtable Events

All SIRF Rt events are designed to provide a safe environment for open discussion with peers on the topic of interest they are working on, in and around. Roundtable Events like this one are where we get our name from, and they are organised around a topic or theme. Several speakers will present for between 20 and 45 minutes, with a time period for questions. During the event our expert facilitators will also conduct short roundtable discussions on different aspects or parts of the topic/theme throughout the day. There will be numerous opportunities for networking and sharing best practices. These are our premier local events, so don’t miss out!

FAQs

What will I need to participate in this event?

Access to a PC/ Tablet / Smartphone with Camera and mic

What software will I require?

Access to Zoom video conferencing either by downloading, or the web via computer, phone or tablet

How do I connect to my event?

You will be sent a link to access the event.

When do I need to register by?

Registration typically closes three business days before the event for Roundtable meetings

Investment?

This event is included in SIRF Roundtable membership

Who can I contact for further information?

Eastern Australia -
Angus Mackintosh 0458 079 017 angus.mackintosh@sirfrt.com
Brian Niven 0439 612 609 brian.niven@sirfrt.com

Central Australia -
Jeff Naylor 0409 535 239 jeff.naylor@sirfrt.com

Western Australia -
Chris Bush 0400 109 861 chris.bush@sirfrt.com