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The Online Electrical Safety Training Course is designed for employees with little or no existing knowledge of electrical safety, making it ideal for workplace induction and refresher training. Electricity is one of the most common causes of serious workplace injuries and fatalities in the UK, yet most electrical accidents are entirely preventable with the right awareness and safe working practices.
This course explains how electricity can cause harm, the most common electrical hazards found in UK workplaces, and the legal requirements that apply under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. It covers the safe use of electrical equipment, visual inspection, portable appliance testing (PAT) awareness, emergency procedures, and the responsibilities of both employers and employees.
Suitable for all UK workplaces — including offices, warehouses, retail, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and education settings — the course is delivered fully online, allowing learners to complete training at their own pace. Upon successful completion, learners receive an instant digital Electrical Safety Certificate, accredited by RoSPA, providing recognised evidence of electrical safety awareness training.
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Fully online — complete from any device
Unlimited retakes at no extra cost
Takes approximately 30 minutes
Ideal for induction and refresher training
No prior learning or qualifications required
Bulk discounts available for employers
RoSPA accredited certification
Instant digital certificate upon completion
This online electrical safety training course provides learners with essential knowledge and practical understanding, including:
The course gives learners the confidence and knowledge to use electrical equipment safely and to recognise when equipment should be taken out of service.
This electrical safety training course is accredited by RoSPA (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents). Content is developed in line with UK health and safety legislation and current HSE guidance on electrical safety in the workplace.
Electrical accidents remain one of the leading causes of death and serious injury in UK workplaces. Contact with electricity can cause electric shock, electrical burns, fires, and explosions. Many of these incidents involve everyday electrical equipment — not just high-voltage systems — and most are entirely preventable with the right training.
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
This course supports a safer working environment and helps employers demonstrate that they are meeting their legal duty to provide electrical safety training.
The Online Electrical Safety Training Course includes the following modules:
Introduction to Electrical Safety
How Electricity Can Cause Harm
Common Electrical Hazards in the Workplace
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Safe Use of Electrical Equipment
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Awareness
Emergency Procedures for Electrical Incidents
Employer and Employee Responsibilities
Modules are designed to be clear, practical, and directly applicable to real workplace situations across all industries.
Learners must complete a multiple-choice final assessment to demonstrate understanding.
The assessment has a pass mark of 80%, retakes are included at no extra cost, and you'll receive an instant digital Electrical Safety Certificate upon successful completion.
Certificates are accredited by RoSPA, issued immediately upon successful completion, and available to download straight away.
This online electrical safety training course is suitable for:
All employees who use electrical equipment in the workplace
Office workers, retail staff, and warehouse operatives
Facilities management and maintenance teams
Managers and supervisors responsible for workplace safety
New starters completing health and safety induction training
Anyone needing a refresher on electrical safety awareness
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. No prior learning, pre-course reading, or previous health and safety qualifications are required. The course is designed for employees with little or no existing knowledge of electrical safety.
Electrical safety training teaches employees how to recognise electrical hazards, use electrical equipment safely, and understand the legal requirements under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. It is designed for non-electrical workers who need a practical awareness of how to stay safe around electricity in the workplace.
Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers have a legal duty to ensure that electrical systems and equipment are safe and that employees are trained to use them properly. This course helps employers meet those obligations.
This course is designed for all employees who use electrical equipment at work, regardless of their role or industry. It is particularly suitable for office workers, warehouse staff, retail employees, maintenance teams, and anyone completing health and safety induction or refresher training.
The course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. It is fully online, so you can work through the modules at your own pace, pausing and resuming as needed.
Upon successful completion, you will receive an instant digital Electrical Safety Certificate, accredited by RoSPA. Your certificate is available to download immediately and can be used as evidence of training for employers and compliance records.
No. There are no entry requirements for this course. No prior learning, pre-course reading, or previous health and safety qualifications are needed. The course is designed for employees with little or no existing knowledge of electrical safety.
The final assessment has a pass mark of 80%. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you can retake the assessment as many times as needed at no extra cost.
No. This is an electrical safety awareness course for non-electrical workers. It does not qualify you to carry out electrical work or inspections. It teaches you how to use electrical equipment safely and recognise hazards so you can report them to a competent person.
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