Electrical Safety

Around 1,000 work-based electrical accidents are reported to the Health and Safety Executive each year and about 25 people die from their injuries. Every business uses electricity. Used safely by taking common-sense precautions, it should not pose any threats, but the statistics speak for themselves. Electrical Safety explains very simply what electricity is, how it works and what can happen if people misuse it. It describes how to avoid electric shocks and fires to increase employees' own safety and the safety of others around them. They are also given guidance on how to help should an emergency occur. Who is the course for? This course is appropriate for all staff and all types of business. Manual workers may find it particularly suitable. The easy to follow, step-by-step format of this course means people can work at their own pace. No prior knowledge or experience is needed and there are no formal entry requirements. What will you get from this course?
When you have completed this course, you will be able to:
- understand the basics of how electricity works and how it travels
- be aware of the risks and hazards which arise when electricity is misused
- adopt sensible behaviour around electricity and electrical appliances
- identify the basics of how to deal with an emergency situation.