Electrical Safety Training
Electricity is a powerful resource—but it can also be dangerous when misused or poorly maintained. This online Electrical Safety Training course raises awareness of how electricity can cause harm and what steps you can take to stay safe.
Ideal for those working in environments with electrical equipment or potential electrical risks, this course outlines the fundamentals of electrical safety, from understanding the dangers of electric shock to knowing how to safely carry out inspections, report faults, and react in an emergency. Whether you're operating equipment or just working nearby, electrical safety awareness is essential.
30-40
MINUTES
20
QUESTIONS
Unlimited
ATTEMPTS
Instant Digital
CERTIFICATION
What You'll Learn From This Course
Understand the dangers of electricity and common electrical hazards.
Know how to identify, inspect, and report electrical faults or risks.
Understand your responsibilities under electrical safety regulations.
Know how to safely use and maintain electrical equipment.
Be prepared to act in the event of an electrical incident or emergency.
Electrical hazards can be fatal—but many accidents are preventable. This training course breaks down complex topics like arc flashes, circuit protection, and PAT testing into clear, accessible modules that help reduce risk and boost confidence when working around electricity.
You’ll gain the knowledge to identify hazards, apply safe practices, and contribute to a safer working environment—whether you’re using tools, performing maintenance, or managing others.Electricity is involved in thousands of workplace accidents every year. Many of these result from improper handling, lack of awareness, or outdated safety practices. This course is a key part of your organisation’s health and safety strategy, helping you prevent injury and reduce downtime, stay compliant with the latest health and safety legislation, support a safety-first culture in your workplace, and empower employees to work confidently and responsibly around electrical systems.
Employees who work with or around electrical systems or equipment.
Contractors, maintenance teams, and anyone conducting PAT testing.
Health and safety personnel responsible for risk assessment and incident reporting.
Employers aiming to meet legal obligations and reduce workplace risks.
Section 1: The Dangers of Electricity
Covers why electricity is dangerous, including electric shocks, burns, and arc flashes. Explains the role of RCDs, circuit breakers, and fuses, and introduces safe working practices around electrical current, voltage, and sockets.
Section 2: Testing and Inspections
Explains the importance of both informal and formal visual inspections, and how Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) fits into a safe maintenance routine.
Section 3: Types of Accidents and Injuries
Looks at the injuries that can result from electrical incidents—from electrical and thermal burns to high-voltage accidents and secondary injuries. Covers basic response guidance and injury recognition.
Section 4: Responsibilities
Outlines employer and employee duties under health and safety law. Introduces risk assessment procedures and stresses the importance of planning, maintenance, and reporting.
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