Working with Electricity: Basic Electrical Safety – Training Course

Arm yourself with electrical safety essentials—from understanding circuit flow to recognizing hazards and preventing incidents in the workplace.

Training Objectives

• Understand the basics of electricity flow in a circuit
• Identify the roles of conductors, insulators, and grounding
• Recognize electrical risks, including shock and fire hazards
• Understand hazards related to power lines, voltage levels, and working at height
• Identify and mitigate common electrical hazards in the workplace
• Apply basic emergency response procedures for electrical incidents

Course Overview

Electricity is a critical part of nearly every workplace—but it also presents serious risks when not properly understood or handled. Each year, thousands of injuries occur due to electrical hazards, many involving workers who are not electricians. This course provides essential knowledge to help employees recognize risks and work safely around electrical systems.

Participants will begin by learning the fundamentals of electricity, including how circuits function and the roles of voltage, current, and resistance. The course explains how conductors, insulators, and grounding systems work together to control electrical flow and reduce risk.

The training then explores common electrical hazards found across a variety of work environments. Learners will examine risks such as electric shock, electrical fires, exposure to power lines, and the dangers associated with both high and low voltage systems. Special attention is given to how environmental conditions and unsafe work practices can increase risk.

In addition, the course covers the effects of electrical exposure on the human body and introduces basic emergency response procedures. Learners will understand how to react to incidents safely and minimize further harm.

The final section focuses on hazard recognition and prevention. Participants will learn how to identify unsafe equipment, environments, and behaviors—and apply practical strategies to reduce risk and improve workplace safety.

Designed for employees across industries, this course builds foundational awareness and promotes safer interactions with electrical systems in any work environment.

Closed captions available in multiple languages.

Key Benefits

• Reduce risk of electrical injuries and workplace incidents
• Improve understanding of basic electrical principles and hazards
• Strengthen hazard recognition and prevention skills
• Promote safer work practices around electrical equipment
• Prepare employees to respond effectively to electrical emergencies

Course Details

• Course Length: 16 minutes
• Language(s): English, Spanish, French, and additional languages
• Includes a downloadable participant guide
• Streaming video included with license
• Compatible with your LMS or accessible via our partners’ LMS platforms
• Year Produced: 2023

Video Streaming Options:

• Upload video file to your internal LMS
• Access course via hosted platform

Pricing

Flexible pricing based on your team size. Licenses are available for teams of all sizes, starting at up to 10 users.

• Up to 10 users — $595
• Up to 150 users — $1,295
• Up to 200 users — $1,895
• Up to 250 users — $2,895
• Up to 300 users — $7,995

For teams with over 300 learners, please contact us for a custom quote.