Course Overview
This course provides a practical understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the legal duties placed on employers, employees, and the self-employed. The course explains how the Regulations apply in real workplace situations and outlines the measures required to prevent danger from electrical systems and equipment.
Course Content
The course covers:
- Overview and purpose of the Electricity at Work Regulations
- Legal framework and enforcement
- Definitions and scope of application
- Duties of employers, employees, and duty holders
- Risk assessment principles
- Prevention of danger and injury
- Safe systems of work
- Inspection, maintenance, and testing
- Competence requirements
- Common causes of electrical accidents
Who should attend
- Anyone with responsibilities under the Electricity at Work Regulations
- Duty holders and responsible persons
- Facilities and maintenance personnel
Certification
· NETA Certificate (NETA certificates have an advised expiry of 3 years from date of issue)
Key Benefits
- Provides an understanding of the key requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations
- Improve compliance and reduce the likelihood of incidents
- Ability to identify common electrical hazards and associated risks
Course details
Course code
Duration
1 Day
Where
NETA – Stockton
Course information
- Reasonable understanding of spoken and written English
- A basic understanding of workplace health and safety
- An interest in electrical safety management or compliance
