ABE Task 6.2.A

Electrical safety

In order to satisfy NVIC 18-14 Task 6.2.A , MMA students must:

STCW Competence

Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Safe use of electrical equipment

ABE-A9.1 Safe use and operation of electrical equipment, including:

.3 emergency procedures

Condition	Behavior	Standard
On a vessel or in a laboratory or workshop, when making electrical repairs,	the candidate demonstrates awareness of electrical safety, first aid principles and actions in an emergency.	The candidate performs the following functions: Locating resuscitation equipment Reviewing the work to be performed, verbal and hand communications and the need for a repeat of the instructions being issued by the person being given instructions; and Reviewing the procedures to be followed in the event an electrical shock occurs, such as a. De-engergizing the live circuit b. Removing the victim of electrical shock from the shock hazard if victim is unable to let go or leave the shock hazard c. Removing a victim of electrical shock from the area of the shock hazard d. First aid for electrical shock and electrical burns; and e. CPR

Condition

Behavior

Standard

On a vessel or in a laboratory or workshop, when making electrical repairs,

the candidate demonstrates awareness of electrical safety, first aid principles and actions in an emergency.

The candidate performs the following functions:

Locating resuscitation equipment
Reviewing the work to be performed, verbal and hand communications and the need for a repeat of the instructions being issued by the person being given instructions; and
Reviewing the procedures to be followed in the event an electrical shock occurs, such as a. De-engergizing the live circuit b. Removing the victim of electrical shock from the shock hazard if victim is unable to let go or leave the shock hazard c. Removing a victim of electrical shock from the area of the shock hazard d. First aid for electrical shock and electrical burns; and e. CPR