Electrical Safety

Electrical safety

Electrical Safety: Understand the Risks and Stay Protected at Work

Electricity powers the tools and technology we rely on every day, but it also comes with serious risks. Unlike many workplace hazards, you often cannot see or sense an electrical threat until it is too late. That is why understanding how to work safely with electricity is essential for any modern workforce.

Bright Thinking Online offers an IIRSM and IOSH approved Electrical Safety course. This training is suitable for anyone working around electrical equipment, from office-based staff to those using power tools or maintaining electrical systems.

What the course covers

The course begins with a breakdown of the benefits and basic principles of electricity. It explains the key terms such as voltage, current and resistance, and the two types of electricity. You will also learn about UK accident statistics and a simple method for remembering electrical hazards.

The course is structured across six modules:

• Overview and benefits of electricity

• What is electricity

• How electricity can cause harm

• Legislation, standards and key steps

• PAT testing standards and guidance

• Final assessment

You will also be given basic guidance on how to respond safely if someone receives an electric shock, as well as how to apply safe maintenance practices and identify who should carry out checks such as portable appliance testing.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to explain what electricity is and how it works, describe how it causes harm, and understand the relevant workplace legislation and standards. You will also gain practical knowledge of how to manage electrical risks and carry out equipment checks safely.

Quick and accessible training

The Electrical Safety course takes around 45 minutes to complete. It is delivered entirely online so you can learn at your own pace and revisit key sections whenever needed.

Take charge of electrical safety in your workplace

Electricity is essential but dangerous if not managed correctly. This course gives you the tools and knowledge to use it safely and respond confidently to risks.

Book your Electrical Safety course today with Bright Thinking Online and make electrical safety a priority in your workplace.