A substantial fine has been handed to the Atomic Weapons Establishment after an electrician suffered burns to his arm. Where did managers go wrong and what should they have done to prevent it?
Published 28.01.2019
A case heard in November 2017 concerned an incident in which a vehicle struck electricity lines. What led to the near miss and if you have these lines crossing your land, what are your
responsibilities?
Published 04.12.2017
In October 2015 the HSE published a revised version of its electrical guidance. Who is the document aimed at and are there any major changes you must take into account?
Published 20.11.2015
You’ve heard that you should have your electrical distribution boards checked for hot spots using special thermography equipment. Is it necessary and, if so, what’s involved?
Published 16.05.2013
Following an incident which resulted in a worker suffering severe electrical burns, two companies have been prosecuted. What went wrong and what should have been done differently?
Published 13.06.2019
As anticipated, the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016 (EMFR) came into force on 1 July 2016. They have the potential to affect all businesses, but in reality most need to do
nothing. Why is this?
Published 31.08.2016
Two contractors have been fined over an accident in which a construction worker received an electric shock from an overhead power line. What happened and how was his life saved?
Published 26.04.2017
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
You’ve been told by your insurance company that it’s essential to have an electrical installation check every five years. Assuming it’s really necessary, is this just a pass/fail test or is there
more to it?
Published 27.03.2015
A court has heard how a driver was killed when the grab arm he was operating came in to contact with an overhead power line. How could this have been avoided?
Published 24.05.2019