Health & Safety Executive Resource Links

Electrical safety and you
INTRODUCTION electricity can kill. Each year about 1000 accidents at work involving electric shock or burns are reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Around 30 of these are fatal.

Electrical Safety FAQ's
A list of useful Frequently Asked Questions on the Health & Safety Executive's website.

Electrical Injuries
Information on electrical injuries and what damage can be caused.

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Comprehensive information and details on the regulations to which every electrician and employer must adhere.

Electricity & The Law
Information and links relating to legal requirements and regulations.

RIDDOR
Details of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations act of 1995.

Electrical Safety at Work
An excellent resource for all kinds of information and advice on staying safe with electricity, provided by the HSE website.