Electrical Safety

Electricity is part of our daily lives and we use devices and tools regularly without giving it a second thought. There are dangers that come with working with electrical equipment that can be avoided with the right precautions taken. Whilst using electrical equipment in the workplace, consideration must be given to these dangers.  A risk of injury comes from any electrical item, even some battery systems can become dangerous depending on the circumstances, such as the environment. From understanding how electricity works to knowing what to look out for in faulty equipment, this can all help prevent any unnecessary incidents and injuries. 

Objectives

By the end of the training, the learner will be able to:

• explain what electricity is and how it works and identify the hazards of electricity
• apply general electrical safety guidelines in the workplace as well as recognise the process of testing and maintaining electrical equipment.

Estimated Course duration is 15 - 20 minutes.