Electrical inspection and testing
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.
- Safety in electrical testing at work
- Safety in electrical testing: Products on production lines
- Safety in electrical testing: Switchgear and control gear
- Safety in electrical testing: Servicing and repair of audio, TV and computer equipment
- Safety in electrical testing: Servicing and repair of domestic equipment
- Beryllium and You
- Electric Storage Batteries
- Electrical Safety Council: Selection and use of plug-in socket-outlet test devices
- Electrical Safety Council: Guidance on the management of electrical safety and safe isolation procedures for low voltage installations
- Maintaining portable and transportable electrical equipment.
- Electrical test equipment for use by electricians.
- BSRIA - Safe thermal imaging of electrical systems (up to and including 1000 V a.c.) (AG 17/97)
- BSRIA - Guidance and the standard specification for thermal imaging of LV electrical installations (FMS 5/99)
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 a number of sources.