Electricity in construction
HSE and other organisations have produced guidance on electrical safety that is suitable for a wide range of industries and technical competencies. Most of the information produced by the HSE is available for immediate download.
- Energy Networks Association Various guides
- Electric Storage Batteries
- Electrical Safety First: Best Practice Guide No. 2 - Guidance on the management of electrical safety and safe isolation procedures for low voltage installations
- Electrical Safety First: Best Practice Guide No. 8 - Selection and use of plug-in socket-outlet test devices
- Electrical Safety First: Best Practice Guides
- Avoiding danger from overhead power lines
- Avoiding danger from underground services
General electrical information
The Simple Precautions and Frequently asked Questions web pages will help you to select the best guidance on working with electricity.
Many other organisations provide information about electrical matters.
Information on accident statistics is also available from the links section.