Electricity in farming/forestry
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.
More information is available on the Agriculture site (Electricity in agriculture). 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.
- Electric Storage Batteries
- Video:Stephen Wilkinson, a farmer, gets a shock - 11,000 volts!
- Farm Energy Centre
- Energy Networks Association Various guides.
- Electrical Safety Council: Guidance on the management of electrical safety and safe isolation procedures for low voltage installations
- Electrical Safety Council: Selection and use of plug-in socket-outlet test devices
- Avoiding danger from overhead power lines
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.