Electrical safety
Introduction to electrical safety
How to assess electrical hazards and put the right controls in place
Simple precautions
How to assess electrical hazards and put the right controls in place
Grid-scale battery energy storage systems
Where health and safety law applies and HSE’s role
Portable appliance testing (PAT)
What ‘PAT testing’ is and what the law says about testing equipment
Electricity in potentially explosive locations
The supply and the use of equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres
Electrical standards and approved codes of practice
Commonly used electrical standards and approved codes of practice
Electrical injuries
Risk of injury is generally greater with higher voltages and is dependent upon individual circumstances
Frequently asked questions
Including legal responsibilities and risk management
Case studies
Overhead power lines, electrical maintenance, excavations, ignition of explosive atmospheres
Publications
Guides on testing, construction, farms, excavation, overhead power lines and more
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