Electrical Safety, Risk Assessment & Safe Working Practices Training
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The Electrical Safety, Risk Assessment & Safe Working Practices Training course provides essential knowledge for anyone working with electrical systems or equipment. Electrical hazards can lead to serious injuries, fires, and workplace incidents, making safety awareness and risk management vital in all working environments.
This course is suitable for employees, site workers, supervisors, maintenance staff, and employers who need to understand electrical hazards and legal responsibilities. It helps reduce the risk of accidents, promotes safer working environments, and supports compliance with UK workplace health and safety requirements.
Learners will explore how electricity works, the dangers associated with electrical systems, and the causes of electrical accidents and injuries. The course explains how to conduct risk assessments, identify hazards, and apply effective control measures. It also covers safe working practices around overhead lines, underground cables, lockout/tagout procedures, equipment maintenance, and emergency response actions. On completion, learners will be better prepared to work safely and responsibly around electrical risks.
Course Curriculum :
- Module 1: Introduction to Electricity and Its Dangers
- Understanding Electricity
- Explanation of Current
- Explanation of Voltage
- Electricity Generation and Transportation
- Overview of How Electricity is Generated
- How Electricity is Transported to Workplaces?
- Static Electricity
- Definition and Examples
- Risks Associated with Static Electricity
- Electrical Accidents
- Common Types of Electrical Accidents
- Causes and Contributing Factors
- Electrical Injuries
- Overview of Electrical Injuries
- Prevention Strategies
- Module 2: Identifying and Assessing Risks
- Understanding Key Concepts
- Accidents
- Incidents and Near Misses
- Hazards
- Risks
- Risk Assessment
- Legal Requirements
- Conducting a Risk Assessment
- Steps for Conducting Suitable and Sufficient Risk Assessments
- Identifying Who is Responsible for Risk Assessments
- Competence in Risk Assessment
- Module 3: Raising Awareness and Controlling Hazards
- Electrical Systems and Equipment
- Selection and Suitability of Equipment
- Maintenance and Employee Training
- Safety Measures
- Lockout/Tagout Procedures
- Employee Training and Awareness
- Regular Inspection and Maintenance
- Hierarchy of Control
- Practical Examples Relating to Electrical Systems
- Reporting and Recording Hazards
- Importance of Reporting Electrical Hazards
- Effective Recording Practices for Electrical Incidents
- Module 4: Safe Working Practices
- Working Safely with Electricity
- Overview of Safe Practices Near Electricity
- Risks Associated with Overhead Power Lines
- Precautions and Procedures
- Precautions to Reduce Risks
- Underground Electrical Cables and Associated Risks
- Safe Systems of Work
- Elements of a Safe System of Work
- How to Implement Safe Systems?
- Emergency Procedures
- Steps to Take in an Electrical Incident
- Importance of Emergency Response Training
Our course is fully CPD-accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
CertificationOnce you’ve completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE CPD-accredited digital certificate, titled: Electrical Safety, Risk Assessment & Safe Working Practices Training. You will also get a FREE hardcopy certificate (Shipping cost £5.99).
Recommended renewalThis certificate does not have a fixed expiration date. However, in accordance with industry best practice guidelines, it is recommended that the certification be renewed every 3 years.
Who is this course for?
- Construction workers operating near electrical installations and equipment
- Maintenance staff handling workplace electrical systems
- Site supervisors responsible for electrical safety checks
- Warehouse and factory employees using powered equipment
- Anyone working near live electrical hazards
Career path
- Electrician
- Electrical Maintenance Technician
- Health and Safety Officer
- Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
- Site Safety Coordinator
- Building Services Engineer
- Risk Assessment Assistant
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