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
A court has heard how a vehicle contacted an overhead power line whilst it was delivering materials. What action should be taken by site managers to avoid such accidents?
Published 30.03.2020
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
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
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
The HSE has recently prosecuted an NHS Trust following an accident in which an employee received an electric shock. How did the accident happen and what control measures should have been in place?
Published 03.11.2008
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
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
A manufacturing company has been fined heavily after a subcontractor was electrocuted. But as the contractor was not an electrician, how did he come into contact with a live conductor?
Published 29.05.2015
You’ve heard that “Part P” is the new standard that an electrician’s work must comply with. What is it and does it affect electrical installation works conducted in a commercial environment too?
Published 07.11.2005