Electrical Safety Training in brief: Electrical Safety Training is an online IOSH approved, CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering how electricity causes shock, burns and fires. It takes approx. 35 minutes across 3 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Electricity kills and injures people at work every year, which is why the law requires electrical equipment to be maintained and electrical work to be done only by people competent to do it.
Electrical Safety explains why electricity is dangerous and the types of accident and injury it causes. It also sets out everyone's responsibilities under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. It is for all employees, because everyone uses electrical equipment at work, even if they never open a panel.
Electrical Safety Training at a glance
| Course | Electrical Safety |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | IOSH approved, CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 Read the official text |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. Every employer already owes it under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 at Section 2(2)(c), which names training in the general duty itself. Read the wording. This course sits under Electricity at Work Regulations 1989; read the official text.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- Better understand the risks involved when using electricity
- Know the law and regulations relating to electricity at work
- Know how to deal with an emergency situation when it involves electricity
What Electrical Safety covers
Why is electricity dangerous?
This section covers the dangers associated with electricity, how it is conducted through your body and how to reduce the likelihood of accidents happening.
Types of accidents and injuries
You will look at common accidents and different types of injuries that occur when exposed to live electrical currents. We also explain what to do in the event of someone suffering from an electrical based injury such as electrical burns
Responsibilities
The course then covers the responsibilities of the employer and the employee when it comes to processes and procedures to make the workplace safe.
Who should take Electrical Safety Training
This course is for all employees. All employees will encounter electricity during their working day and it’s important to be aware of the dangers posed.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get Electrical Safety training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Electrical Safety course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 35 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries IOSH approval and CPD accreditation, and it follows the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Electrical Safety Training accredited?
This course is IOSH & CPD.
Which regulations does Electrical Safety Training cover?
It follows Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
How long does Electrical Safety Training take?
Approx. 35 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Electrical Safety Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
