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TUTORIAL 1

Tutorial Title:

ELECTRICAL SAFETY ARCHITECTURE: FUNDAMENTALS, GROUNDING AND NEUTRAL REGIMES.

Promotional Description:

In industrial environments, electrical safety is not optional: it is a strategic pillar for operational continuity, personnel protection and regulatory compliance. This specialized tutorial provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the fundamentals structuring electrical safety in low and medium voltage systems, with an emphasis on the critical role played by grounding systems and neutral regimes.

From a technical and regulatory approach, international models such as NFPA 70E, IEEE, IEC 60364 and OSHA will be analyzed, showing how they converge in real industrial environments and what common errors compromise safety in the field. The most commonly used grounding typologies in complex electrical installations (substations, telecommunications, lightning protection, static control) will be addressed, as well as the direct influence of the neutral regime on fault response, the selection of protections and the design of safe installations.

Designed for engineers and technicians in the electrical and industrial sector, this tutorial provides key tools for the analysis, diagnosis, design and audit of electrical systems with a global vision and preventive approach. An unmissable space for those who want to go beyond basic compliance and build true safe electrical infrastructures.

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PROGRAMMATIC CONTENT

MODULE 1: GLOBAL FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY

  • Comprehensive electrical safety concept: beyond PPE and protections
  • Types of electrical risk: shock, arc, ignition, indirect contact, systemic failure
  • Proactive vs. Reactive Approach to Electrical Design and Operation
  • Electrical Risk as a Function of System Architecture: A Holistic View
  • International Electrical Safety Management Models (NFPA 70E, IEC 60364, ISO 45001)

MODULE 2: KEY INTERNATIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

  • NFPA
  • IEEE
  • OSHA 1910 – Subpart S (USA)
  • Regulatory compliance framework: risks, responsibilities and oversight
  • How regulations converge in international projects and multinational audits

MODULE 3: GROUNDING SYSTEMS – THE HIDDEN HEART OF SAFETY

  • Functional and energetic definition of grounding
  • Objectives: protection of lives, operational continuity, power quality
  • Types of grounding:
  • Safety
  • Of the system
  • For Substations
  • For Lightning Protection System
  • For sensitive equipment (Telecommunications and computing)
  • Static Control

MODULE 4: NEUTRAL REGIMES AND THEIR IMPACT ON SAFETY

  • What is the neutral regime? Why is it critical?
  • International classification (according to IEC 60364):
  • TT Systems
  • TN Systems (TN-C, TN-S, TN-C-S)
  • IT Systems
  • Land regimes IEEE classification

 

 

EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR PARTICIPANTS

  • Understand the deep relationship between safety, grounding, and neutral
  • Acquire technical criteria to evaluate electrical installations with an international safety approach
  • Identify hidden risks arising from poor practices in the selection or implementation of ground and neutral systems
  • Understand the main global regulatory frameworks and how to apply them correctly
  • Apply knowledge in audits, design, maintenance and operation of low and medium voltage electrical systems
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GENERAL

Speaker: Eng. Gustavo Salloum

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Aimed at: Electrical engineers, electrical technicians, designers, auditors, inspectors and industrial safety professionals.

TUTORIAL 2

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Tutorial Title:
GROUNDING SYSTEMS: BEYOND PROTECTION, A PILLAR OF SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY

Subtitle:
A Comprehensive Vision to Prevent Risks and Protect Life, Infrastructure, and Assets

Promotional Description:
The grounding system is more than just a technical component—it is a fundamental pillar for ensuring electrical safety, protecting lives and property, and maintaining operational continuity in power systems. This tutorial offers a holistic and practical perspective on the importance of a well-designed grounding system and its impact on reducing risks in the workplace.

From specific applications in substations and surge control to the protection of sensitive equipment and mitigation of electrostatic hazards, we will explore how to implement effective grounding systems. You will also learn about the critical importance of soil resistivity and resistance measurements to ensure reliable and long-lasting installations.

This tutorial is the essential first step toward mastering electrical grounding and understanding its influence on the safe design, maintenance, and operation of electrical installations. An unmissable opportunity for companies and professionals looking to stand out in an increasingly competitive and technologically advanced sector.

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Tutorial Objectives:

Essential First Step: Provide a comprehensive introduction to grounding systems, preparing participants to specialize in advanced applications.
Comprehensive Vision: Understand the critical role of grounding in electrical safety, risk control, and equipment protection.
Strategic Application: Learn how to apply grounding systems in substations, sensitive equipment, and industrial environments.
Key Techniques: Master the fundamentals of soil resistivity and ground resistance measurements to ensure safe and efficient installations.

Main Topics to Be Covered:

  • Introduction: Electrical Hazards in the Workplace

  • Grounding of Power Electrical Systems

  • Safety Grounding

  • Grounding for Voltage Control in Substations

  • Grounding for Lightning Protection

  • Grounding for Sensitive Equipment

  • Grounding and Electrostatics

  • Materials and Accessories for Grounding Systems

  • Soil Resistivity and Ground Resistance Measurement

Why Is This Tutorial Essential for You or Your Company?

For Professionals: This tutorial is the essential starting point for those who aim to lead in the design and operation of grounding systems. It will position you as an expert in a field that is critical to electrical safety and asset protection.

For Companies: Ensure that your technical team masters grounding fundamentals to avoid costly risks and meet international standards. This knowledge is imperative to prevent operational interruptions, protect critical infrastructure, and minimize safety incidents.

Grounding is more than just a technical requirement—it’s a strategic approach to reducing failure costs, mitigating legal risks, and optimizing operational efficiency. Not training your team in this critical area can be the difference between success and failure.

Professional Achievements for Participants:

  • Understand the strategic impact of grounding systems on electrical safety and operational continuity.

  • Apply effective solutions in substations, lightning protection systems, and industrial environments.

  • Recognize this tutorial as the first step toward advanced specializations, strengthening their technical leadership in the electrical sector.

Don’t let your operations, projects, or career be compromised by a lack of knowledge in safe and efficient grounding systems. This tutorial is a must for engineers, technicians, and companies striving to stand out in a competitive landscape. Register your team now and make a difference.