SPA Module – Electricity

Course Aim

To build on basic health and safety information by concentrating on risks specifically associated with electricity

To understand the implications of: risk of personal injury, cost to the business, job security, environment not properly considered

Learning Objectives

To ensure delegates know what electricity is, and to be aware of the associated hazards.

On completion of this module delegates will be able to:

Explain the difference between a competent person and a skilled person

List the dangers of electricity

Identify the safe use and control of portable equipment

Understand the dangers of using batteries

Agenda

• Legislation
• Competent person
• Dangers and accident causes
• Use of portable equipment
• Control of portable equipment
• Making safe
• Batteries

Success Indicators

Assessment results: Should show an acceptable theoretical understanding and an increase in the awareness of electricity and control measures to put in place.