Electricity and the law

This page links to regulations relevant to using or supplying electrical equipment.

There’s separate guidance on electrical safety, including an introduction to electrical safety.

The list of legislation below is not exhaustive, however businesses using or placing equipment powered by electricity on the market should understand if they have any applicable legal obligations.

Regulations on legislation.gov.uk:

• The Electricity at Work Regulations
• The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
• The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations
• The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
• The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
• Memorandum of guidance on the Electricity at Work Regulations