The relevance of the issue of electrical safety is characterized by the wide application of electric current in all manifestations of human life and activity without exception. In order to reduce the level of electrotraumatism during the educational process, work is being organized to prepare the educational institution for the new academic year. The article defines the areas of activity of the administration of the educational institution regarding: bringing engineering and technical communications, equipment in compliance with current standards, rules and norms of electrical safety, organizing training and testing electrical safety knowledge of employees and students. It is important not only to observe the rules of electrical safety, but also to know about the causes of electrical injuries, the specifics of the effect of electric current on the human body, and about the adverse conditions of electric shock. In the educational institution, efforts should be made to raise the awareness of employees and students regarding the observance of safe conduct of educational classes, work and improvement of the state of the educational and industrial environment. All officials of the educational institution must solve professional tasks taking into account the requirements of occupational health and safety and possess basic professional competences in occupational health and safety.