Description
Electrical Safety – Online Course
📜 CPD, IIRSM & IOSH Approved |⚡ 100% online | 🛠️ Essential training for workplace safety | ⏱ Duration: 45 minutes
Course Overview:
Electricity powers the modern workplace, but without proper precautions, it also presents serious hazards. This CPD-certified, IIRSM and IOSH-approved course provides essential training on the safe use of electricity in the workplace, raising awareness of electrical risks and how to manage them effectively.
Learners will explore the fundamentals of electricity, understand how it can cause harm, and learn how to apply basic electrical safety measures. The course also covers UK legislation, portable appliance testing (PAT), and safe procedures for responding to incidents such as electric shocks.
Key Skills Gained:
- Understanding how electricity works, including voltage, current, and resistance
- Recognising the dangers and health effects of electrical contact
- Knowing how to respond safely if someone receives an electric shock
- Understanding legal responsibilities and safety regulations (including PAT)
- Implementing workplace procedures to manage and reduce electrical risks
- Identifying who should carry out checks and maintenance of electrical equipment
Course Modules:
| Module | Name | Pass Mark |
| 1 | Overview and Benefits of Electricity | 70% |
| 2 | What is Electricity? | 70% |
| 3 | How Electricity Can Cause Harm | 70% |
| 4 | Legislation, Standards and Key Steps | 70% |
| 5 | PAT Testing Standards and Guidance | 70% |
| 6 | Final Assessment | 70% |
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
✅ Define key electrical terms and understand how electricity works
✅ Explain how electricity can cause harm and identify signs of danger
✅ Follow basic first aid procedures if someone suffers an electric shock
✅ Understand the relevant UK legislation, standards, and safety guidance
✅ Implement a proactive electrical safety plan, including PAT testing and equipment checks
Target Audience:
- All employees in environments using electrical equipment
- Health and safety officers and facilities teams
- Office managers and site supervisors
- Maintenance and technical staff
- Anyone responsible for carrying out or managing PAT testing
System Requirements:
- Browser: Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari
- Video: Up-to-date video drivers
- Memory: 1GB+ RAM
- Internet: Broadband connection (3Mb+ recommended)
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This course is ideal for employees in any role, and promotes compliance, improves safety culture, and reduces the risk of accidents in environments where electricity is used daily.
