This course will start by covering the many benefits electricity brings to society, as well as 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 goes on to provide basic instructions about how you could safely help someone you suspect has received an electric shock.

Towards the end of the course, it includes an overview of the main standards, guidance and legislation that control the use of electricity in the workplace and finish off by looking at simple maintenance plans and portable appliance testing including who within an organisation would be best to carry out the various checks.

Advantages & Target Audience

The online Electrical Safety E-Learning course is aimed at all employees in the giving them a basic understanding around Electrical Safety.

Training staff in Electrical Safety is vital to protect your employees and allow them to understand their role and responsibilities regarding Electrical Safety in the workplace.

IIRSM approval means that this course can be used in the future by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves.

Online training is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time to fit the training in around their work and personal life.

Learning Outcomes

• Explain what electricity is, its benefits and define the terms used about electricity.
• State how it causes harm to the body, how to be safe around it and be able to assist if someone is hurt.
• Understand the legislation, refer to further guidance and understand the standards introduced to reduce its potential harm.
• Recognise the importance of safety management of electrical equipment.