Electrical Safety Rules Training

Section 1: Importance of Electrical Safety Rules

• Explain the importance of Electrical Safety Rules

• Identify the laws which exist to prevent injuries from electricity in the workplace

• Define electrical safety terminology

Section 2: Roles and Responsibilities

• Define the role of the Responsible Electrical Person

• Define the role of the Authorised Electrical Person

• Define the role of the Competent Electrical Person

Section 3: Planning and Precautions for Electrical Work

• Describe the general precautions to be taken and the safety procedures to be followed

• Identify the correct PPE to be used for specific electrical tasks

• Explain the safe systems of work that are used to control electrical work

Section 4: Standard Procedures for Electrical Work

• Define what is meant by electrical isolation

• Explain the key steps involved in electrical isolation

• Describe the procedures for earthing

• Describe the precautions to be taken when working on low voltage systems and live low voltage equipment

• Describe the precautions to be taken when working on high voltage systems

• Describe the precautions to be taken when working on extra low voltage systems

• Describe the procedures for the testing of high voltage and low voltage systems

• Describe the precautions to be taken during switching operations

• Explain when personal isolations are appropriate

• Give an overview of common isolation security procedures

• Describe the actions to take in an electrical emergency

Section 5: Working Safely when using Specific Electrical Equipment

• Explain the specific precautions to be taken when working on battery systems

• Explain the restrictions in place when working in hazardous areas

• Explain the specific precautions to be taken when working on static electrical equipment

• Explain the specific precautions to be taken when working on portable and temporary equipment

• Explain the specific precautions to be taken when working on telecommunications equipment

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection

• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above

• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari

• Minimum browser size - none

• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones