Electrical Safety

We all take it for granted that when we switch on a plug socket, our appliance will work. That’s because of electricity, but what is it? We will answer this question and consider the ways in which electricity poses a threat in the workplace and how we can reduce the risk of this hazard actually causing harm. This course explores the laws in place to protect you at work and consider the employer’s and employee’s duties to ensure everyone is safe from the dangers of electricity.

Learning Objectives

• What is electricity
• Consider the ways in which electricity poses a threat in the workplace
• How can we reduce the risk of this hazard actually causing harm
• The laws in place to protect you at work
• Consider the employer’s and employee’s duties to ensure everyone is safe from the dangers of electricity
  

Estimated Course duration is 15 - 20 minutes.