BA4 – Electrical safety – non-electricians

Short summary

Electrical installations pose risks, especially for people who come into contact with them during their work. During this one-day course (08:00 – 16:00), participants learn how to recognise electrical hazards and how to work safely with protective equipment. The course covers legislation, basic principles of electricity and risk assessment when working on or near electrical installations. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate allowing their employer to recognise them as a BA4 – competent person. The course is accessible without prior knowledge and is taught in Dutch and French.

Target Audience

This training is mandatory for employees who do not work on electrical installations but may come close to them and are therefore exposed to risk.

Objectives

1. Basic knowledge of electrical risks

• The participant can identify the dangers of electricity (electrocution, fire, short circuit).
• The participant understands the difference between low voltage and high voltage (in broad terms).
• The participant recognizes hazardous situations in the work environment.

2. Safe behaviour and rules

• The participant can apply basic safety rules (keeping distance, not touching, respecting signage).
• The participant understands the importance of barriers, locks and safety signage.
• The participant correctly follows instructions from authorised personnel.

3. Recognising electrical installations

• The participant can recognise simple electrical installations (distribution panels, cables, boards).
• The participant understands when an installation must be considered dangerous.

4. Responding to incidents

• The participant knows what to do in the event of an electrical incident (keep distance, raise the alarm).
• The participant can react correctly without putting themselves in danger.

5. Own role and limitations

• The participant knows their own competencies and limits (not intervening independently).
• The participant understands when a BA5‑qualified person must be called in.