Formation of competence on life safety in the training of power engineers

The article substantiates the need for the formation of life safety competencies based on an interdisciplinary approach. Identified particular qualities in training of life safety in the course of vocational training in the field of electrical engineering. Analyzed the features of the formation of professional and creative thinking of the future specialist and its main characteristics. Listed aspects of safety culture, which are considered in the process of training of power engineering, in particular, such as security issues the priority for the management of the organization, unconditional compliance with occupational safety regulations, the mandatory safety assessment before work, development of communicative culture, a critical attitude to danger and innovative thinking.