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[1]
- Electric Storage Batteries (PDF) [2]
- Electrical Safety First: Best Practice Guide No. 2 - Guidance on the management of electrical safety and safe isolation procedures for low voltage installations (PDF) [3]
- Electrical Safety First: Best Practice Guide No. 8 - Selection and use of plug-in socket-outlet test devices (PDF) [4]
- Electrical Safety First: Best Practice Guides[5]
- Avoiding danger from overhead power lines[6]
- Avoiding danger from underground services[7]
General electrical information
The Simple Precautions[8] and Frequently asked Questions[9] web pages will help you to select the best guidance on working with electricity.
Many other organisations provide information about electrical matters[10].
Information on accident statistics is also available from the links section[11].
Further information
Further information on construction health and safety[12]