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BC Authorization
The BC authorized lockout officer performs or has performed the lockout procedure according to the safety requirements of Standard NF C18-510.
BC Training Objectives
Implement the lockout and tagout procedure (with the work supervisor if applicable), including circuit isolation
Enable the employer to issue a BC – Lockout Officer authorization certificate
Operations Performed
Lockout of an electrical structure or installation
BC Training Duration
21 hours for Initial level and 11 hours for Refresher
Targeted Professions
Technical Manager
Electrician in charge of power outages and re-energizing on an industrial site
HVAC Technician
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BC Electrical Authorization: Training Program
Module 1: Regulations and Principles of BC Authorization
- Introduction to BC electrical authorization
- Presentation of the training program
- Importance of BC authorization for electrical safety
- Regulatory framework for BC Authorization
- NF C18-510 standard and its application
- Labor Code and its requirements
- Fundamental principles of BC electrical authorization
- Associated symbols and signage
- Intervention limits for each authorization
- Formalization of electrical operations
- Issuance and validity of authorization
- Organizations authorized to issue BC authorization
- Validity period and renewal of authorization
Module 2: Electrical Safety and Risk Prevention
- Effects of electric current on the human body
- Different types of electric shock and their consequences
- Prevention of electrocution and burn risks
- Voltage ranges and electrical equipment
- Identification of voltage ranges and their characteristics
- Types of equipment present in electrical structures and installations
- Electrical environment zones
- Classification of zones according to their danger level
- Specific safety measures for each zone
- Monitoring and securing electrical circuits
- Procedures for monitoring electrical operations
- Techniques for de-energizing, locking out, and verifying absence of voltage
- Risk assessment and electrical protection
- Methods for assessing electrical risks
- Implementation of general protection principles
- Collective and individual protective equipment
- Use of barriers, screens, and banners for collective protection
- Selection and limitations of use for individual protective equipment
Module 3: Specifics of BC Authorization
- Limits of BC authorization
- Understanding the intervention limits related to BC authorization
- Knowing when to call on another level of authorization
- Function of electrical equipment
- Role of circuit breakers, protection devices, disconnectors, and control devices
- Proper use of each type of electrical equipment
- Relationship with the electrical operations manager and the work supervisor
- Collaboration with the operations manager to exchange information and documents
- Compliance with instructions and guidelines from the work supervisor
- Electrical Lockout
- Steps and procedures for electrical lockout
- Correct use of work notice and lockout certificate documents
Our Intervention Zones
In our Centers
We offer electrical authorization training in Paris for inter-company sessions at our RĂ©publique center (75011).
All our inter-company sessions cover B1V, B2V, BR and H0V authorization in addition to BC training
At your Premises
We have a network of trainers throughout France to intervene within your company.
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BC Electrical Authorization – our Trainers
All our trainers who conduct BC electrical authorization training have been selected for their dual competence: expertise in electrical safety + operational experience in the sector.
Jean-François
Trainer
Jean-François is an experienced electrical authorization trainer, who worked as a technical manager in an energy services company for over 20 years. He offers in-depth and comprehensive training, covering the technical, regulatory, and managerial aspects of electrical safety.
JĂ©rĂ´me
Trainer
JĂ©rĂ´me has 2 years of experience as an electrical cabinet assembler-wirer in industrial and tertiary companies and 4 years as a design technician on electrical construction sites. A trainer since 2018, he specializes in authorization training for electricians, with strong sectoral expertise in Industry.
Marc
Trainer
Marc is a qualified electrical authorization trainer, who worked as an electrical safety manager in a large energy company for over 7 years. He provides tailor-made training for electrical and construction professionals, focusing on the challenges of prevention and responsibility.
FAQ – BR Electrical Authorization Training
What Lockout Procedures Can be Performed with a BC Authorization?
The BC authorized lockout officer can intervene on 3 types of operations:
Single-step lockout: the lockout officer is responsible for all steps of the lockout procedure, namely: pre-identification, separation, isolation, identification of the installation, verification of absence of voltage, grounding and short-circuiting if necessary.
Two-step lockout: within the framework of this procedure, the lockout officer will work with the work supervisor on the different steps of the lockout. The lockout officer is responsible for the pre-identification, separation, and isolation phases. The work supervisor is responsible for the identification, verification of absence of voltage, grounding, and short-circuiting steps.
De-lockout: the re-energizing of the installation or structure occurs after receiving the work completion notice. The lockout officer must have received approval from the electrical operations manager before reclosing the isolated disconnecting device.
Does BC Authorization Allow Self-Lockout?
Self-lockout is permitted for:
BR authorized electricians (General Intervention Officer) for low voltage interventions
BE Test and/or B2V Test authorized test officers for their tests.
As soon as an installation needs to be locked out for third parties to work on it, BC authorization is required. The lockout officer can only perform lockout/de-lockout operations; all other electrical operations are prohibited for them.
