Electrical Safety
Essential electrical safety awareness for the workplace
About This Course
This electrical safety course provides essential awareness of electrical risks in the workplace, helping learners understand how electricity works, the dangers it presents, and the practical steps required to reduce risk, comply with legislation, and manage electrical equipment safely at work.
Key Facts
Overview and Benefits of Electricity
Understand why electricity is essential and how it supports modern workplaces.
What Is Electricity?
Learn key electrical principles including voltage, current, and resistance.
How Electricity Can Cause Harm
Understand the risks of electric shock and how electricity affects the body.
Legislation, Standards and Key Safety Steps
Learn about UK legislation, guidance, and standards controlling electrical safety.
PAT Testing Standards and Guidance
Understand inspection, testing responsibilities, and maintenance planning.
What You'll Learn
- Understand what electricity is and the benefits it provides.
- Recognise electrical hazards and how electricity causes harm.
- Apply safe working practices around electrical equipment.
- Know what to do if someone receives and electric shock.
- Understand relevant legislation, standards, and guidance.
- Recognise the importance of electrical maintenance and PAT testing
Who should take this course
- Anyone who works near electrical equipment.
- Those responsible for managing electrical safety in the workplace.
- Staff involved in inspection, maintenance, and testing of equipment.
- Ensure compliance and reduce the risk of electrical accidents.
Why choose SkillFusion?
CPD Approved Professional Training
Recognised professional development
Instant Digital Certificate on Completion
Download proof of training straight away
Compliance Ready
Supports onboarding, refreshers, and audits
Mobile-Friendly, Self Paced Online Learning
Learn on any device, anywhere
Clear, Easy-to-Follow Online Training
Straightforward training designed for busy learners
Suitable for Individuals or Bulk Staff Training
Buy for one learner or manage teams
Course Content
Module 1 - Overview and Benefits of Electricity
Understand the role electricity plays modern society and the workplace.
Module 2 - What Is Electricity?
Learn basic electrical principles including voltage, current, and resistance.
Module 3 - How Electricity Can Cause Harm
Understand electrical hazards, risks, and how injuries occur.
Module 4 - Legislation, Standards and Key Steps
Learn about UK legislation, standards, and essential safety controls.
Module 5 - PAT Testing Standards and Guidance
Understand portable appliance testing, maintenance plans, and responsibilities.
Module 6 - Final Assessment.
Test your knowledge through a multiple choice assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This is an electrical safety awareness course, not technical electrical training.
Yes. Electrical risks exist in all workplaces, including offices, retail, hospitality, and industrial settings. This course is suitable wherever electrical equipment is used.
Yes. The course is mobile friendly and can be completed on smartphones, tablets, laptops or desktop computers.
Certificate
CPD Certified
Certificate
IIRSM Approved
Accreditation
IOSH Approved