Course overview
What this course covers
Understand basic electrical hazards and controls including isolation, damaged equipment, temporary power, RCDs and authorised work.
This course explains the key workplace risks linked with Electrical Safety and the controls normally used to manage them. Learners are guided through what to check, what to report and how this subject should be applied through local procedures, supervision and review.
Who Should Attend
Suitable for workers, supervisors, permit users, contractors and managers involved in activities where planning, competence, permits, rescue arrangements or close supervision may be required.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain why electrical safety matters in a workplace setting
- Identify common hazards, unsafe conditions and warning signs linked with this topic
- Recognise suitable controls, checks and safe working arrangements
- Understand what should be reported, escalated or stopped when conditions are unsafe
- Know how records, supervision and review support ongoing control
Course Content
- Electric shock and burns
- Isolation
- Damaged cables
- Temporary power
- RCD protection
- Wet conditions
- Authorised persons
- Lock-off interface
- Reporting defects
Course Application Focus
Learners should be able to apply the course information to everyday workplace checks, follow local procedures, recognise when controls are missing or failing, and raise concerns before harm occurs.
Legal / Regulatory Context
Relevant UK context may include the Work at Height Regulations 2005, Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998 and permit-to-work arrangements. The exact requirements depend on the task, site and level of risk.