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P1 and P2

This study guide covers topics found in the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 93, SANS 10142, SANS 10198-1, SANS 10198-2, SANS 10292 and SANS 1973-3 as outlined in the P1 and P2 syllabus.

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1. Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 Premium

1.1 OHS Act 85 of 93: Section 1, 8, 9, 10 and 22

1.2 Electrical Installation Regulations: Regulations 1 - 14

1.3 Electrical Machinery Regulations: Regulations 1, 3, 5, 6 and 11

1.4 Construction Regulations: Regulations 22

2. SANS 10142-1: Low Voltage Installations Premium

2.1 Section 1 - Scope

2.2 Section 2 - Normative references

2.3 Section 3 - Definitions

2.4 Section 4 - Compliance

2.5 Section 5 - Fundamental requirements

2.6 Section 7 - Special installations or locations

2.7 Annexure D - Example of assessing estimated and connected load.

2.8 Annexure F - Recommended bending of cables

2.9 Annexure G - Examples of determining the conduit size required for single-core cables of different sizes.

2.10 Annexure J - Explanation of IP ratings

2.11 Annexure M - Electricity supply systems

2.12 Annexure P - Authority for issuing a Certificate of Compliance

2.13 Annexure Q - IEC symbols associated with switchgear

3.SANS 10198-1:2004: Premium
The selection, handling and installation of electric power cables of rating not exceeding 33 kV

3.1 Part 1: Definitions and statutory requirements

4. SANS 10198-2:2004: Premium
The selection, handling and installation of electric power cables of rating not exceeding 33 kV

4.1 Part 2: Selection of cable type and methods of installation (No calculations)

5. SANS 10292:2001 Premium

5.1 Earthing of low-voltage (LV) distribution systems

1. SANS 10142-1: Low Voltage Installations Premium

1.1 Section 6 - Installation requirements

1.2 Section 8 - Verification and certification

1.3 Annexure : Limits of "arm's reach"

1.4 Annexure : Installation components

1.5 Annexure - Calculation of voltage drop

1.6 Annexure - Notification of a potential danger

1.7 Annexure - Installations of surge protection devices (SPDs) into low-voltage systems

1.8 Annexure - Earthing arrangements and equipotential bonding of information technology installations for functional purposes

1.9 Annexure - Classification of safety services necessary for medical locations cables of different sizes.

2. SANS 1973-3:2008 Premium
Low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies

2.1 Part 3: Safety of assemblies with a rated prospective short-circuit current of up to and including 10 kA

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Installation Rules past papers and memos: P1 and P2.

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