Electrical Safety Training

This opening module sets the scene for safe working with electricity, explaining why electrical safety matters in every UK workplace and how this training supports your legal duty of care. It introduces the key terms, concepts, and good-practice principles you will build on throughout the course, helping you understand why even routine tasks with everyday equipment deserve proper attention.

Here you learn how electricity injures people, covering electric shock, burns, fires, and the effects of electric current passing through the body. Understanding what makes electricity dangerous, and the conditions that increase risk, helps you recognise unsafe situations before they cause harm. This grounding is essential for anyone who works near or with electrical equipment.

This module identifies the electrical hazards you are most likely to encounter at work, such as damaged cables, overloaded sockets, faulty plugs, and equipment used in wet or harsh environments. You will learn how to spot these warning signs early and take simple steps to reduce the risk, supporting a safer working environment for you and your colleagues.

Focusing on the law, this module explains the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and what they require of employers and employees in the UK. You will understand your responsibilities for keeping electrical systems and equipment safe, why compliance matters, and how the regulations fit alongside wider health and safety duties in the workplace.

This practical module covers how to use electrical equipment safely day to day, including pre-use visual checks, correct handling of cables and plugs, and what to do if you find a fault. You will learn simple habits that prevent accidents, such as never overloading sockets and reporting damaged equipment promptly, helping protect yourself and those around you.

This module raises your awareness of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and the role it plays in keeping electrical equipment safe to use. You will learn what user checks and formal inspection involve, how often equipment may need testing, and why visual checks remain important between tests. It is ideal for understanding how PAT supports overall workplace electrical safety.

Knowing how to respond quickly can save lives, and this module explains the right steps to take during an electrical incident. You will learn how to make the area safe, isolate the power supply where possible, and provide appropriate first aid for electric shock or burns, as well as when and how to raise the alarm and call for help.

The final module clarifies who is responsible for what when it comes to electrical safety at work. You will understand the duties placed on employers to provide safe equipment and training, alongside the responsibilities employees hold to follow procedures and report concerns. This shared approach helps create a positive safety culture and keeps everyone better protected.