Tesco has appeared in court over an accident in which a child received an electric shock from a freezer cabinet. What went wrong and how can these types of incident be avoided?
Published 11.02.2021
Investigators have concluded that electric shock caused the death of two race horses during a race meet at Newbury. How did this happen and what lessons can be learned from the incident?
Published 21.03.2011
A prosecution of South Wales Police for a safety offence shows that it’s not above the law. How did one of its staff receive an electric shock and what should have been done to prevent it?
Published 07.04.2020
You’ve been told that you must employ an electrician to carry out a thorough safety test on your electrical installation. Do you actually have a legal obligation to do this, or can you assume that
everything is safe?
Published 22.10.2009
In a recent safety audit you were told that you need to arrange electrical inspections for the equipment in your premises. What exactly is involved and how often is it required?
Published 29.01.2018
In the UK the standard of electrical installation work is generally high. But if you want to stay on the right side of the law, and protect your staff from harm, there’s no room for complacency. Use
our new policy to control the risks.
Published 10.09.2014
A leading engineering safety organisation has published a guide to the inspection of electric vehicle charging stations. The document is useful if you have this equipment on your site. What does it
say?
Published 23.06.2021
An industry body which represents engineering inspectors has released new guidance for those who own and operate vehicle lifts. What concerns has it raised and if you have this equipment what should
you do to ensure it’s safe?
Published 10.11.2020
You’ve had a visit from an insurance assessor who’s made it clear that if you don’t keep your electrical systems checked and maintained, your cover could be invalid. What do you need to do?
Published 05.11.2007
If you ask the average manager how they ensure the safety of electrical equipment, they will tell you how their portable appliance testing is carried out. But fixed equipment is often forgotten. What
are the requirements?
Published 02.10.2015