Electrical safety
Publications
Electricity at Work (Memorandum of Guidance on the Electricity at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1991) (3.56MB)
This book gives practical guidance on how to comply with the duties under the Electricity at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1991. It also contains the text of the Regulations themselves.
Electricity safety steps information sheet (21KB)
Electricity is used in all workplaces on a daily basis. However, when it is uncontrolled or misused, it can severely burn, injure or kill individuals or even cause fires with devastating results. Simple but essential steps can prevent most of the accidents caused by electricity. This information sheet is a useful reference and can be used as a electrical safety checklist.
Maintaining portable and transportable electrical equipment (1.67MB)
This book highlights the hazards associated with the use of portable and transportable electrical equipment and gives guidance on its appropriate use, maintenance, repair and replacement.
HSE electrical safety microsite
A lot of useful information can be found on the HSE electrical safety microsite:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/index.htm
