G39 – Highway Electrical Safety

This course is for all individuals who require an understanding and knowledge of Engineering Recommendation G39.

G39 is the model code of practice covering electrical safety in the planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance of public lighting and other street furniture.

The course will give a good understanding and awareness of the Engineering Recommendation G39 model code of practice.

Course Content

The course will cover the following topics:

• Statutory requirements
• Planning of public lighting systems
• Means of providing electricity supplies to public lighting installations and other street furniture
• Erection of columns, lanterns and other street furniture other than on DNO poles
• Erection of lanterns or illuminated signs attached to DNO – owned low voltage poles
• Commissioning, maintenance, repair and emergency attention
• Avoidance of danger from accidental contact with live conductors during the erection, commissioning and maintenance of public lighting and other street furniture
• Competent/Skilled persons
• Developments in electrical equipment Annex A (normative) – clearances between columns and overhead lines

Delivery

This course is a one day classroom-based course. You will be assessed through an end of course practical and written assessment.

Eligibility

It is expected that you will have a proficiency in literacy and numeracy.

Learners must be over 18 years old

What we provide

• Refreshments
• Dedicated account manager
• Fully qualified technical team
• Course literature can be loaned for the duration of the course

What you need for the course

• BS 7430:2011, Code of practice for protective earthing of electrical installations 
• ILP GP03, Code of Practice for Electrical Safety in Highway Electrical Operations 
• ENA TS 43-8 Issue 5 with Amendment 1:2004, Overhead Line Clearances

We will loan you for the duration of the course or can order in for you.

Cost

£175.00 (excl. vat)

Can it be delivered off site

No