Health and Safety
Executive / Commission
Electricity
HSE and other organisations have produced guidance on electrical safety that is suitable for a wide range of industries and technical competencies. The information produced by HSE is either free for immediate download or available to order at low cost.
This free 23 page booklet gives lots of practical guidance on how to avoid danger when working near overhead power lines. It is aimed at those working in agriculture, but many of the principles described are applicable to other work activities. Topics covered include safe working distances from overhead lines, assessing and reducing the risks from overhead lines, use of barriers and goalposts, operating vehicles near overhead lines, ladders, and the safe stacking of materials.
There is also a priced interactive CD produced by HSE that provides a lot of general advice regarding electrical matters.
The Simple Precautions and Frequently asked Questions web pages will help you to select the best guidance on working with electricity. HSE Books can also supply all current HSE guidance electronically or in paper form.
Many other organisations provide information about electrical matters.
Information on accident statistics is also available from a number of sources.