
Description
This course will start by covering the many benefits electricity brings to society, as well as its key components voltage, current and resistance. It will explain the two main types of electricity, cover UK accident and death statistics, and describe a simple way of remembering the electrical hazards. It then goes on to provide basic instructions about how you could safely help someone you suspect has received an electric shock.
Towards the end of the course it includes an overview of the main standards, guidance and legislation that control the use of electricity in the workplace, and finish off by looking at simple maintenance plans and portable appliance testing including who within an organisation would be best to carry out the various checks.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain what electricity is, its benefits and define the terms used with regard to electricity.
- State how it causes harm to the body, how to be safe around it and be able to assist if someone is hurt.
- Understand the legislation, refer to further guidance and understand the standards introduced to reduce its potential harm.
- Recognise the importance of safety management of electrical equipment.
- Overview and Benefits of Electricity
- What is Electricity?
- How Electricity Can Cause Harm
- Legislation, Standards and Key Steps
- PAT Testing Standards and Guidance
IIRSM Approved
Our IATP, CPD, IIRSM, IFE & IOSH approved courses are owned and delivered by VideoTile Learning Ltd and are distributed under licence.
How To Buy: Single Licence
To purchase a single licence for this training course, simply click here to register on our training site and then purchase a single licence via PayPal.
How To Buy: Multiple Licences
To purchase multiple licenses, please add the product to your shopping basket and enter your required quantity. The appropriate bulk discount will then be applied automatically. Once you have completed your purchase we will then configure your administrator account and send you login details for the training site. This will normally be done within 24 hours of receiving your purchase details based on our normal working week of Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm. Your administrator account allows you to access your admin panel where you assign licenses to your individual employees.
Specifications
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Safetywear
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