Electrical Safety First's guide on safe isolation procedures

HSE and other organisations have produced guidance on electrical safety that is suitable for a wide range of industries and technical competencies. The information produced by HSE is either free for immediate download or available to order at low cost.

General electrical information

The Simple Precautions^[7] and Frequently asked Questions^[8] web pages will help you to select the best guidance on working with electricity.

Many other organisations provide information about electrical matters^[9].

Information on accident statistics^[10] is also available from a number of sources.

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Electricity at work: Safe working practices (HSG85)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg85.htm
Memorandum of guidance on the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (HSR25)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsr25.htm
Controlling the risks in the workplace (INDG163)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg163.pdf
Electrical safety and you: A brief guide (INDG231)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg231.htm
Colour vision examination - A guide for employershttps://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/web03.htm
SELECT & HSE guide on safe isolation procedureshttps://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/media/1201/best-practice-guide-2-issue-3.pdf
Simple Precautionshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/precautions.htm
Frequently asked Questionshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/faq.htm
other organisations provide information about electrical mattershttps://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/links.htm
Information on accident statisticshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/links.htm
Keeping electrical switchgear safe https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg230.htm
Do you know how to work safely with PCBs? https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/msa19.htm
Maintaining portable and transportable electrical equipment https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg107.htm
Safety in electrical testing: Products on production lines https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/eis38.htm