Electrical Safety Rules

Electrical incidents can happen in seconds, but the consequences can last a lifetime. This course helps learners recognise hazards, apply safe working practices and contribute to a safer workplace for themselves and others.

At a glance

30 minutes
10 assessment questions
No pre-requisites
80% pass mark

Accreditation

Chorus training certificate

£40.00

Per unit - exc. VAT

Why this course matters

Each year in the UK around 1000 electrical accidents are reported to the Health and Safety Executive, with approximately 25 fatalities
Many electrical accidents are caused by damaged equipment, unsafe isolation or failure to follow procedures
Proper awareness, planning and safe behaviours significantly reduce the risk or electrical incidents

(Source: HSE.gov.uk)

Overview

Electricity is a vital part of modern industry, but it also presents some of the most serious workplace hazards. Contact with electrical systems can result in electric shock, burns, fires, explosions, and fatalities. This Electrical Safety Rules course provides learners with the essential knowledge needed to recognise electrical hazards, apply safe working practices and understand the controls used to prevent incidents in hazardous industries.

This course introduces the key principles of electrical safety, including common electrical hazards, safe isolation, control measures, emergency response procedures, and the importance of following permit-to-work and lockout/tagout procedures. Learners will also explore the dangers associated with damaged equipment, overhead power lines, portable electric tools, and working in hazardous environments.
Who should take this course?
This training is suitable for:
- Employees and contractors who work with or around electrical equipment
- Supervisors, team leaders or safety representatives
- Anyone requiring a general awareness of electrical safety risks and controls
Learning outcomes

LO1: Explain the importance of electrical safety and the risks in hazardous environments
LO2: Identify common electrical hazards and unsafe conditions
LO3: Describe the roles and responsibilities of electrical personnel
LO4: Outline the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
LO5: Explain how electrical systems are controlled, including switch rooms
LO6: Describe how electrical operations are planned and managed
LO7: Recognise the role of documentation in safe electrical work
LO8: Describe safe working practices, including isolation and verification
LO9: Identify precautions for high-risk environments and systems
LO10: Explain how to respond to electrical faults
Course content
This course combines high-impact visuals, clear narration and interactive activities to guide learners through:
- Electrical hazards commonly found in hazardous industries and workplaces
- Safe isolation procedures and lockout/tagout controls
- The role of documentation in safe electrical work including permits to work and risk assessments
- Inspection, maintenance and reporting of damaged electrical equipment
- Types of electrical personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Emergency response actions following an electrical incident
- Personal responsibility, hazard awareness and safe electrical behaviours
Assessment & certification

This Electrical Safety Rules training course ends with a 10-question multiple choice test with a downloadable certificate.
User certificates, training programmes and results are all stored centrally in your LMS and can be accessed at any time to reprint certificates, check pass marks and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?

Your Electrical Safety Rules certificate includes your name, company (if applicable), course title, date of completion, expiry date, and relevant accreditations or approval stamps.
Note: If using SCORM delivery via a third-party LMS, certification will need to be generated within your host LMS