Electrical Safety

Electricity is essential for our daily lives, but it can also pose significant risks if not handled with care. In the UK, electricity causes an average of 25 deaths and 2,000 injuries yearly, making electrical safety a crucial concern. Our Electrical Safety Training Course provides practical guidance and advice to help individuals work safely around electricity, with modules covering various topics.

This course will start by covering electricity’s many benefits to society and its key components, voltage, current and resistance. It will explain the two main types of electricity, cover UK accident and death statistics, and describe a simple way of remembering the electrical hazards. It then provides basic instructions about how you could safely help someone you suspect has received an electric shock.

The course will also introduce you to relevant legislation, standards, and key steps to ensure electrical safety, empowering you to work towards legal compliance.

Additionally, the course covers the standards and guidance for portable appliance testing (PAT), providing you with the knowledge to ensure electrical safety for portable appliances in the workplace. By completing this training, you’ll gain the essential skills and knowledge to work safely around electricity, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.

This Electrical Safety online course is approved by: 

IIRSM:

International Institute of Risk and Safety Management(IIRSM)is an independent professional membership organisation for those managing risks of all forms as a part of their job role. The organisation works with representatives from all risk disciplines from compliance, environmental management, health and safety, insurance, quality management and more. They work by championoing risk management through setting standards, providing practical education, training, advice and resources.

IOSH:

By the end of this course, you will be able to 

• Understand what electricity is, its benefits, and define the terms used about electricity.

• Identify how it causes harm to the body, how to be safe around it and be able to assist if someone is hurt.

• Understand and be aware of the legislation, refer to further guidance and understand the standards.

• Recognise the importance of safety management of electrical equipment.

The Electrical Safety Training Course is suitable for many individuals, including employees, employers, self-employed persons, and anyone who uses or works with electricity and electrical appliances regularly. It is especially beneficial for those working in the construction, engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance industries.

Employers and supervisors are legally responsible for providing a safe working environment, and ensuring electrical safety is an essential part of this. This course can help employers to meet this responsibility, equipping them with the knowledge to identify and manage electrical hazards in the workplace. It is also suitable for employees and self-employed persons who work with electricity, enabling them to recognise potential hazards and work safely to avoid accidents and injuries.

Additionally, the course can benefit individuals who use electrical appliances regularly, such as those in domestic settings, hospitality, care providers, educational establishments and more. 

Ultimately, this course is suitable for anyone who values their safety and the safety of others around them. By completing this training, individuals can work towards legal compliance with current legislation and standards, creating a safer working environment for themselves and others.

The course includes Closed Captions and subtitles in  English, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

The Electrical Safety Training Course comprises six comprehensive modules designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to work safely around electricity and electrical appliances.

Module 1 provides an overview of electricity and its benefits. It covers how electricity is converted into other forms of energy, and the fundamental components of electricity, including voltage, current, and resistance.

Module 2 focuses on electricity, delving into various conductors and superconductors. It also covers key terms used when describing electricity, enabling individuals to understand the principles of electricity better.

Module 3 explores how electricity can cause harm, providing alarming facts on the approximately 1000 electrical accidents and 25 deaths in the UK annually. It highlights how electricity can cause harm, including sustained muscular contraction, respiratory paralysis, ventricular fibrillation, and death in extreme cases.

Module 4 covers legislation, standards, and key steps to ensure electrical safety. It introduces individuals to the relevant regulations covering all aspects of electrical equipment, from design and installation to maintenance and safe use.

Module 5 focuses on PAT Testing standards and guidance, specifically for portable appliances such as electric drills, extension cords, office equipment, pressure water cleaners, floor cleaners, and kettles. This module teaches individuals how to use these appliances safely in the workplace or at home.

Module 6 is the final assessment, a multiple-choice test designed to review all the information shared throughout the course. By completing this assessment, individuals can demonstrate their understanding of electrical safety principles and gain certification.

Overall, the Electrical Safety Training Course is a comprehensive training package suitable for anyone who works with electricity or electrical appliances. It provides individuals with the essential knowledge and skills to work safely around electricity, enabling them to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace or at home. Join Course Central today to start your training and take the first step towards electrical safety.

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This entirely online course can be accessed from any device with the following system specifications:

    • Browser: Up to date web browser
    • Video: Up to date video drivers
    • Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
    • Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)