Electrical safety: a unique short-circuit simulator in Belgium
Electrical safety: a unique short-circuit simulator in Belgium
Sibelga recently took a new step forward in electrical risk training and prevention, with the commissioning of a short-circuit simulator. This tool, the first of its kind in Belgium, provides an ultra-realistic way of raising awareness of electrical hazards. A cutting-edge safety tool, designed to hardwire the industry’s technicians to work safely.
Safety, a core priority
As manager of the electricity and gas distribution networks in Brussels, Sibelga puts the safety of its employees and partners first. Work on the grid involves major risks, which is why training and prevention are essential.
To meet these challenges, Sibelga has designed a simulator capable of reproducing electrical incidents, such as a short-circuit, in a controlled environment. This simulated scenario gives a practical illustration of the effects of an electrical incident, and boosts the impact of prevention messages.
An innovation generated by a joint effort
Inspired by a device developed by Enedis in France, this simulator has been adapted to the specific characteristics of the Brussels grid. Installed on the Forest site, it is now incorporated into basic electricity training courses and used as a teaching tool during practical demonstrations.
As a system operator, it is our responsibility to guarantee a safe work environment. This simulator is an important step in our drive to offer practical training and strengthen our safety culture.
A tool to better serve the industry
Sibelga wants to go further and share this tool with other stakeholders: system operators, industrial partners and companies such as the STIB. By sharing access to this simulator, the goal is clear: to strengthen the safety culture throughout the energy and technical services sector.
With this initiative, Sibelga reaffirms its commitment to the safety and resilience of the grid... and to providing training that increasingly reflects the reality on the ground.
