Electrical

If you require this hazard to be controlled using a permit to work download the documentation from the open access section of this website, fill in and issue to workers.

Electrical plant and equipment (Fixed)

Managers should check the statutory guidance or that of the appropriate professional/ trade body to determine the nature and frequency of inspections and tests and maintenance regimes.

Equipment must be selected on the basis of its suitability for the work environment (e.g. wet, corrosive or flammable environments).

Electrical systems must be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with statutory requirements and in compliance with the accepted national standards.

Equipment, used indoors or outdoors, is to be constructed or protected so as to prevent danger from exposure to mechanical damage.

Consider the effects of weather, temperature, pressure or any other natural hazards.

Consider the effects of wet, dirty, dusty or corrosive conditions.

Consider whether there are any flammable or explosive substances in the vicinity of electrical systems.

Electrical plant and equipment (Portable)

Select equipment on the basis of its suitability for the work environment (e.g. wet, corrosive or flammable environments) .

Managers are to follow the statutory guidance or that of the appropriate professional body in determining the nature and frequency of inspections and tests and maintenance regimes.

Electrical, (Overhead Power lines)

The safety exclusion zone is to include horizontal and vertical clearances. Discuss and agree them with the electricity utility company.

Keep records of all agreements with the electricity utility company.

Electrical (Buried or underground power lines)