Developing safe working practices from the outset is a priority for electrical apprentices, particularly when working with or around live electrical systems. A clear understanding of electrical safety procedures can help reduce risk and support safer behaviour on site from day one.
Access to practical guidance early in a career can play an important role in building knowledge, reinforcing correct processes, and supporting compliance as apprentices progress through training and into the workplace.
Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week 2026, running from 9 to 15 February, Martindale Electric, a manufacturer of electrical test equipment, has highlighted its online knowledge hub, which brings together a range of free safety resources aimed at supporting apprentices and early-career electricians.
The hub includes downloadable guides, checklists, and reference material focused on electrical safety and testing practices.
All resources are available in one location on the Martindale website and are intended to support those involved in the installation, maintenance, and inspection of electrical plant and equipment, while also helping simplify compliance with health and safety guidance.
Online safety resources for apprentices
Among the available materials are checklists covering electrical safety compliance, electrical safety audits, and formal visual inspections. These are designed as practical reference tools that can be used during training or on site.
The electrical safety compliance checklist focuses on six key areas: equipment compliance, safety procedures, training and education, maintenance and inspection, documentation and reporting, and communication and culture.
Martindale states that apprentices can use simple audits as part of their learning to understand how safety processes are applied in real working environments.
Formal visual inspection is identified as the first step in PAT and electrical equipment testing. The checklist outlines a structured and recorded inspection of an appliance, its plug, and flexible cable.
Steve Dunning, Managing Director at Martindale Electric, says, “Apprentices are the future of our industry and thankfully we see a lot of skilled and diligent individuals coming through, so it’s crucial that safe isolation and safety procedures are ingrained in working practices.
“Making this as straightforward and visible as possible is essential. It’s about getting into good habits, sooner rather than later.”
The knowledge hub also references Martindale’s ALIVE and STOP safe isolation procedures, which are intended to reinforce correct practice when working on or near electrical systems.
Additional guidance, posters, and documentation are available through the safe isolation section of the website.
The site also includes a wider resource centre linking to industry information related to electrical measurement and safety.
These materials are aimed at supporting ongoing learning and reinforcing safe working practices throughout an electrician’s career.
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