Carrier Transicold UK rolls-out higher-voltage electrics course 12 April 2012

Carrier Transicold has introduced a compulsory new course in higher-voltage electrics for its service engineers, focusing on safety when working with, and around, high-voltage refrigeration electrics.

More than 100 engineers from Carrier Transicold's UK network of service partners have already taken the course to date, with all engineers expected to complete training by May.

The training takes engineers through current regulations and topics, including the recognition, diagnosis and control of potential electrical hazards, job planning, protective equipment and the reinforcement of best working practices.

"Current building regulations mean that to move or install a domestic plug socket you have to be a qualified electrician," comments Scott Dargan, operations director for Carrier Transicold UK.

"Yet ironically, there is no equivalent qualification required for the electrical work engineers carry out in a commercial capacity on transport refrigeration equipment," he continues.

"We want customers to know that when an engineer representing Carrier Transicold arrives at their site, they are trained and properly equipped to complete the work swiftly, safely and competently," he adds.

"Transport refrigeration systems have changed in recent times," explains Ross Thompson, network operations manager, Carrier Transicold UK.

"In addition to the commercial ac supply powering the standby systems and associated controls, many of today's systems also operate ac generators that can produce up to 600V when in road operation – which, if not correctly serviced or maintained, can raise the risk of serious injury or even fatality."

Author
Brian Tinham

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