Electrical Safety Awareness for Construction Course
Understand electrical hazards on site — from 110V tools and RCDs to overhead lines and safe isolation.
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About this course
Contact with electricity kills and injures construction workers every year through shock, burns, arc flash and fire.
This awareness course covers electrical hazards, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, 110V and RCD protection, portable equipment checks, overhead power lines, safe isolation, buried and hidden cables, and emergency first aid.
The course runs entirely in your browser. You can stop at any point and pick up where you left off, and once you pass the final assessment you can download a PDF certificate straight away.
Who it's for
- All site operatives using powered tools
- Groundworkers and plant operators
- Trades working near electrical installations
- Supervisors and site managers
Snippets from the course
Two short extracts taken straight from the course material, so you know exactly what you're signing up for.
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
The **Electricity at Work Regulations 1989** require electrical systems to be constructed, maintained and used so as to prevent danger. They apply to every workplace, including construction sites.
Damaged equipment
Take damaged equipment out of use immediately, label it **DO NOT USE**, and report it. Never attempt your own repairs.
What's covered
Welcome and Introduction
- Welcome to Electrical Safety Awareness for Construction
- Who this course is for
- What the course covers
- How the tests and pass mark work
Electrical Hazards on Site
- How electricity harms you
- Electric shock
- Burns and arc flash
- Typical causes on site
The Law and Responsibilities
- Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- Other legislation
- Live working
- Competence
Reduced Voltage and RCD Protection
- 110V centre-tapped earth
- Transformers
- Battery tools
- 230V and RCDs
Portable Equipment and Inspection
- User checks
- Formal inspection and testing
- Labels and records
- Extension leads and reels
Overhead Power Lines
- The danger
- Plan to avoid
- Barriers and goal posts
- Assume lines are live
Safe Isolation and Buried Cables
- Safe isolation
- Lock off, tag out
- Permits to work
- Buried cables
Emergencies and First Aid
- If someone receives a shock
- Separating the casualty
- Call for help
- Electrical burns
Summary and Putting It Into Practice
- Recap
- Before you plug in
- Before you dig or drill
- Speak up
Final assessment
A longer multiple-choice assessment covering every module. Score 80% or more and your PDF certificate is issued immediately. You can retake it as many times as you need.
Start Electrical Safety Awareness for Construction Course now
9 modules, a test after each one and a final assessment — all in your browser, all saved as you go.
You'll be asked to sign in or create a free account first, then pay £24.99 (includes VAT at 20%) to unlock the course. Your progress and certificate are saved to your account.