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Electrical Safety in the Workplace


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Summary

Price
£150 inc VAT
Or £50.00/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
1 CPD hours / points

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Overview

Electrical Safety in the Workplace

Electrical accidents can result in serious injury, disability and death. Although workers in some industries are at especially high risk of injury, these accidents can occur in almost any workplace. Therefore, it is important that employers and workers alike understand the risks they encounter when working with electricity and how to work in a safe, efficient manner.

CPD

1 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Description

In this course, you will learn how to identify potential sources of electrocution and uphold electrical safety in the workplace. You will learn about the key legislation put in place to ensure electrical safety at work and its practical implications in day-to-day scenarios.
You Will Learn:

The effects of electric shock on the body and why electrical accidents can be fatal
The most common causes of electrical accidents in the workplace
The scope of The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and how they complement other legislation
How risk assessments reduce the chance of electrical injury, and other practical steps an employer can take to promote electrical safety at work
How to select the right tools and equipment when carrying out work with electricity and how to ensure that anyone working with electricity is appropriately qualified to do so

Benefits of Taking This Course:

If you are an employer, this course will help you meet your obligations under health and safety law with regards to electrical safety
If you are responsible for conducting risk assessments at work, this course will help you identify and understand potential electrical hazards
If you are an employee, this course will help you understand and avoid common electrical hazards
If you have an interest in occupational health, this course will provide a useful introduction to one of the most lethal hazards present in the workplace

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

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