Electrical Safety
Understand the risks associated with electrical systems and equipment, how to identify defects and what safe working procedures to follow when working with or near electricity. You'll learn how electrical hazards develop, what the law requires and how risk assessments and equipment checks reduce the likelihood of accidents. This course supports compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations and is completed entirely online.
• Introduction to electrical safety
Why electrical safety matters in the workplace, the scale of electrical accidents reported to the HSE each year and how this course supports a safer working environment.
• Understanding electrical risks
The hazards associated with electrical systems and equipment, how electrical accidents occur and the conditions that increase risk when working with or near live or potentially live systems.
• Identifying equipment defects
How to recognise common defects in electrical equipment and systems, what action to take when a defect is found and why regular checks are essential to preventing accidents.
• Safe working practices
The procedures to follow when working with or near electrical equipment, including isolation, testing and the precautions required before starting work on or near live systems.
• Legal responsibilities
What the Electricity at Work Regulations require of employers and employees, including the duty to maintain electrical systems in a safe condition and the role of risk assessment in managing electrical hazards.
• Assessment
Online knowledge checks completed throughout the course.
Online e-learning course with bookmarking, allowing completion across multiple sessions via desktop or laptop.
All employees who use electrical appliances, work with electrical systems, or are involved in planning or supervising electrical work.
No prerequisites required.