Competent person for testing electrical equipment
in accordance with DGUV Regulation 3 and the Industrial Safety Ordinance (BetrSichV)
Whether it's a drill, handsaw, extension cord, or charger: hardly any company can operate without electrical equipment these days. Since this equipment is subjected to many stresses in daily operations, such as frequent plugging and unplugging, and thus poses a potentially life-threatening risk, regular safety inspections are essential to identify any defects early on. As an employer, you can either commission an external expert or have the inspection of electrical equipment carried out by qualified personnel from your own company, thereby saving time and money.
Furthermore, you will benefit from additional advantages:
professional test documentation
Legal certainty vis-à-vis employers' liability insurance associations and insurers
Compliance with your entrepreneurial obligations
Traceability in claims management.
This is exactly what you want for your business, but you don't currently have a qualified person among your employees specifically for testing electrical equipment and systems? With the LTS Academy, that's no problem at all! In this seminar, we train your employees, or even you yourself, to become qualified experts in the electrical field. Register online today for the next available date! If you have any questions about the training beforehand, we're happy to provide you with a personal consultation. You can reach us by phone at +49 2303 986200 or via our contact form . Please don't hesitate to contact us; we look forward to your inquiry!
Why is the testing of electrical equipment necessary?
To ensure that employees can work in a safe environment, management and the board of directors are obligated under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (ArbSchG) and the Industrial Safety Ordinance (BetrSichV) to provide safe work equipment and operating resources. Since electrical equipment – especially if it has defects or malfunctions – can pose a significant risk to life and limb, it is particularly important and legally required that it be inspected at regular intervals (at least once a year) to ensure it is in proper working order and functioning correctly. In-depth expertise is essential for the legally compliant execution of the accident prevention regulations (UVV) inspection, which is why only qualified persons are authorized to inspect electrical equipment. According to Section 2, Paragraph 6 of the BetrSichV, qualified persons are those who, based on their completed vocational training (for this course, in the field of electrical engineering!), professional experience, and recent professional activity, possess the necessary knowledge to inspect work equipment.
Requirements:
Completed electrical engineering
Vocational training (electrical specialist) .
"The professional qualification as an electrical specialist is generally demonstrated by the successful completion of an apprenticeship, e.g. as an electrical engineer, electrical technician, master electrician, journeyman electrician." (DGUV V 3)
Dates and course locations:
Our UVV (accident prevention regulations) inspector training courses are offered both in person and as live online courses. Information on upcoming dates and the registration form can be found here:
Course content:
Legal basis (Basic Law, Occupational Health and Safety Act)
Tasks, rights and duties of competent persons
(BetrSichV §2; ArbschG §7; TRBS 1203, BetrSichV Annex 2, 3.2)
Liability issues in the event of damage
Learn to understand regulations and rules
Determining inspection intervals based on the risk assessment
CE regulations under the "old machinery" regulation
Types, structure and materials of work equipment
Basic physical concepts
Defect detection / Discard criteria
Storage of work equipment
Conducting UVV inspections using practical examples
Contents of the visual, functional and impact test
Documentation of examinations
Tips for customizing and creating individual checklists
Final exam in theory
Our services:
Approved training by the employers' liability insurance association
You will receive a certificate confirming your successful completion of the course.
Our preliminary e-learning module allows for up to 3 examiner qualifications per course day.
Newsletter service for changes to laws or regulations
Easy-to-understand teaching materials
Examiner starter kit:
Test stamp with test number
Certificate of competence including own examiner number (optionally with passport photo & company logo)
USB medium "Lanyard with ID card holder for wearing around the neck" containing all documents, checklists and regulations for your auditing activities
Folder containing all regulations
20 plaque base carriers
40 inspection stamps (with blank space for entering the inspector's number)
Your path to becoming an electrically qualified person starts here – LTS Academy
As an experienced partner in occupational health and safety, the LTS Academy is your nationwide contact point if you wish to become a qualified person for the UVV (accident prevention regulations) inspection of electrical equipment. In our course – consisting of an e-learning program and an in-person day or live online seminar – you will acquire comprehensive specialist knowledge and practical know-how, enabling you to easily conduct the annual inspection yourself in your company.
Good to know: With us, you can become a qualified person not only for electrical testing, but also for safety inspections (UVV) of power-operated gates and doors , construction machinery or vehicles , as well as for many other work equipment and operating resources. You can find an overview of our services in our portfolio . If your desired equipment is not listed, please contact us directly – we guarantee we will find the right solution for you!
Why are up to 3 modules (examiner qualifications) possible per course day with us?
As preparation for the training day, our participants complete an e-learning module for each booked piece of equipment. This module covers the fundamentals of expertise and provides an introduction to the relevant regulations. This ensures that participants are optimally prepared for the training day and can thus use their time effectively for in-depth study of up to three pieces of equipment.
You can download our offer, which you can also use directly for registration, here :