The Electrical Safety: Training for Unqualified Employees course introduces workers to the fundamental principles of electrical safety. Designed for individuals who are not qualified to work directly with energized systems, this training helps employees recognize electrical hazards, avoid unsafe conditions, and understand the limits of their role.

Learners explore how electricity works, the types of injuries it can cause, and common situations that lead to electrical incidents. The course also explains the difference between qualified and unqualified employees, reinforcing when unqualified workers must avoid tasks or defer to trained personnel. Additional guidance is provided on using tools safely, preventing accidents, and responding correctly during electrical emergencies.

This foundational awareness helps unqualified employees remain safe when working near electrical equipment, cords, tools, and energized environments.

Even employees who do not service electrical systems may work near energized equipment, power tools, extension cords, or temporary wiring. Understanding basic electrical principles and knowing how to avoid hazards helps prevent shocks, burns, fires, and arc-related injuries. This course equips unqualified workers with essential awareness to protect themselves and others.

Electricity Basics

• How electricity works
• Electrical hazards: shock, burns, falls, fires, explosions, arc flash, and arc blast
• Common causes of electrical incidents

Electrical Safety

• Employee categories: qualified vs. unqualified
• Electrical safeguards including insulation, guarding, grounding, protective devices, PPE, and lockout/tagout expectations
• Safe use of power tools and extension cords
• Emergency response procedures

Learning Outcomes

• Describe how electricity works
• Explain various electrical hazards and how injuries occur
• Distinguish between qualified and unqualified employees
• Identify common methods to prevent accidents and protect against electrical hazards
• Recognize appropriate actions during an electrical emergency

This online Electrical Safety: Training for Unqualified Employees course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. Learners may pause and resume training at any time.

A minimum score of 80% is required to receive a certificate of completion. Participants may attempt the final assessment up to two times if the passing score is not achieved on the first attempt.

Upon successful completion, learners can download and print a digital certificate of completion, confirming their understanding of basic electrical safety practices.