Technical Name: SAFETY TRAINING FOR WORKERS WHO INTERVENE IN ENERGIZED HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN THE ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM IN ENGLISH
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The objective of this course is to develop solid technical awareness for professionals who intervene in energized high-voltage electrical installations within the Electric Power System. Therefore, the training focuses on understanding risks, recognizing limiting conditions, and applying structured methods for planning, communication, and decision-making. By doing so, participants strengthen their ability to interpret operational scenarios, anticipate hazards, and act with technical consistency in complex and high-risk environments.
Furthermore, the course aims to align professional conduct with the principles, requirements, and safety logic established by NR 10, which serves as the main regulatory reference. As a result, workers consolidate theoretical competence to operate responsibly, reduce exposure to critical risks, and support safe, organized, and traceable electrical activities, even under demanding operational conditions involving energized high-voltage systems.

Working on transmission structures highlights the complexity of energized environments, where induction, electric fields, and human behavior converge as critical risk factors.
Who is qualified to intervene in energized high-voltage electrical installations?
Professionals who intervene in energized high-voltage installations must demonstrate technical competence, situational awareness, and the ability to understand complex electrical environments. Therefore, qualification goes beyond formal training and depends on the capacity to interpret risks, follow structured procedures, and act responsibly under critical conditions.
Moreover, these workers must understand the Electric Power System as an integrated structure. As a result, they can anticipate hazards, respect operational limits, and contribute to collective safety, even when performing tasks in high-risk and time-sensitive scenarios.
When should energized work be planned and authorized?
Before any intervention, planning becomes the decisive factor for safety. Consequently, energized work must only occur after careful evaluation of conditions, risks, and operational feasibility.
The table below summarizes the key moments that require planning and authorization.
| Planning Stage | Purpose | Safety Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Service scheduling | Define timing and sequence | Prevents rushed decisions |
| Risk evaluation | Identify hazards | Reduces unexpected exposure |
| Authorization review | Confirm readiness | Ensures controlled execution |
| Final verification | Validate conditions | Prevents unsafe start |
NR10 SEP Training English: Technical competence defines safe intervention
This statement reinforces that safety in energized high-voltage systems depends directly on knowledge, discipline, and technical judgment. Without these elements, even well-designed systems become vulnerable.
Key aspects involved
Understanding system behavior
Recognizing limiting conditions
Applying standardized methods
Maintaining operational discipline

High-voltage energized work requires absolute control of distance, communication, and positioning, since proximity alone can trigger electrical arcs even without direct contact.
Why is communication critical in high-voltage energized operations?
Because energized environments allow little margin for error, communication becomes a primary safety barrier. Therefore, clear, direct, and standardized communication prevents misunderstandings that could escalate into severe incidents.
In addition, effective communication aligns teams, synchronizes actions, and reinforces situational awareness. As a consequence, it supports coordinated decision-making and reduces the likelihood of unsafe assumptions during complex operations.
Where do the most critical risks occur within the Electric Power System?
Critical risks concentrate in areas where energy remains present, even when systems appear controlled. Thus, recognizing these zones is essential for safe intervention.
The table below highlights typical high-risk locations.
| Location | Main Risk | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Near energized conductors | Electrical arc | Reduced air insulation |
| Grounding areas | Step and touch voltage | Potential differences |
| Adjacent live lines | Induction | Unintended energization |
| Substations | Combined hazards | High energy density |
NR10 SEP Training English: Proximity control prevents most serious accidents
This affirmation emphasizes that controlling distance from energized parts is one of the most effective safety measures. When professionals respect approach limits, they significantly reduce the likelihood of arcs and unintended contact.
Key elements of proximity control
Defined safe distances
Visual identification of energized zones
Continuous situational awareness
Strict adherence to operational limits
How does risk analysis support decision-making in energized work?
Risk analysis transforms uncertainty into structured understanding. Therefore, it allows professionals to identify hazards, evaluate exposure, and define control measures before execution.
Furthermore, when applied consistently, risk analysis supports informed decisions, strengthens operational discipline, and reinforces a safety-focused mindset. As a result, it becomes a decisive tool for reducing incidents in energized high-voltage environments.

Interventions in the Electric Power System demand precise coordination and situational awareness, ensuring that every movement respects the limits imposed by energized conductors.
What is the important of the NR10 SEP Training English?
The importance of this course lies in preparing professionals to understand and manage the complex risks involved in interventions on energized high-voltage electrical installations within the Electric Power System. Therefore, the training strengthens technical awareness, improves risk perception, and promotes disciplined decision-making. By mastering these elements, workers reduce exposure to critical hazards, avoid unsafe assumptions, and contribute to safer and more reliable electrical operations.
Furthermore, this course aligns professional conduct with the principles and requirements established by NR 10, which is the main regulatory reference for electrical safety. As a result, participants consolidate theoretical competence, reinforce responsibility, and support compliance, operational continuity, and accident prevention in environments where errors have severe and often irreversible consequences.
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SAFETY TRAINING FOR WORKERS WHO INTERVENE IN ENERGIZED HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN THE ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM IN ENGLISH
Workload: 40 Hours
MODULE 1 – Fundamentals of the Electric Power System and High-Voltage Context (5 Hours)
Concepts and structure of the Electric Power System
Characteristics of energized high-voltage installations
Operational logic of generation, transmission and distribution
Roles and responsibilities of workers involved in energized systems
General principles of electrical safety in high-voltage environments
MODULE 2 – Organization, Planning and Service Programming (5 Hours)
Organization of electrical installations
Service programming and activity sequencing
Technical and operational planning
Documentation management and technical records
Installation registry and information traceability
Importance of accurate and updated technical data
MODULE 3 – Work Methods, Communication and Behavioral Influence (5 Hours)
Work methods applied to energized electrical systems
Operational communication processes
Identification and standardization of information
Influence of human behavior on safety performance
Risk perception and decision-making
Conditions that prevent or interrupt services
MODULE 4 – Typical Risks in the Electric Power System (5 Hours)
Risks associated with energized installations
Proximity risks and unsafe approach distances
Contact with energized parts
Electrical induction effects
Atmospheric discharge exposure
Static electricity phenomena
Electric and magnetic field exposure
MODULE 5 – Risk Prevention and Safety Methods in Operations (5 Hours)
Preventive measures for electrical risks
Safety methods in energized operations
Control of exposure and proximity
Management of additional and combined risks
Application of risk control strategies
Integration of preventive actions into daily operations
MODULE 6 – Risk Analysis and Occupational Procedures (5 Hours)
Principles of risk analysis
Hazard identification and risk evaluation
Development and application of occupational procedures
Critical review and discussion of procedures
Decision criteria for safe work execution
Documentation of risk management actions
MODULE 7 – Equipment, Tools and Protection Systems (5 Hours)
Work equipment and operational tools
Criteria for selecting appropriate equipment
Correct use of tools and instruments
Conservation and functional verification
Collective protection systems
Personal protection equipment
Work postures, clothing and operational discipline
MODULE 8 – Operational Safety, Accidents and Responsibilities (5 Hours)
Safety in vehicle use and transportation of people, materials and equipment
Signaling and isolation of work areas
Release of installations for service, operation and use
Typical accidents in high-voltage environments
Accident analysis and critical discussion
Preventive measures against accidents
Emergency response concepts and victim handling fundamentals
Individual and organizational responsibilities
Completion and Certification:
Practical Exercises (when contracted);
Evidence Records;
Theoretical Evaluation;
Practical Evaluation (when contracted);
Certificate of Participation.
NOTE:
We emphasize that the General Normative Program Content of the Course or Training may be modified, updated, supplemented, or have items excluded as deemed necessary by our Multidisciplinary Team. Our Multidisciplinary Team is authorized to update, adapt, modify, and/or exclude items, as well as insert or remove Standards, Laws, Decrees, or technical parameters they consider applicable, whether related or not. The Contracting Party is responsible for ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation.
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