Electrical safety and the law / John M Madden.

Includes index.

The hazards and risks from electricity -- Electrical accidents and dangerous occurrences -- Principal safety precautions -- The legislative framework -- The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 -- The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 -- The Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 -- European-derived law with electrical and electrotechnical control system safety requirements -- Other legislation covering electrical safety -- The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 -- Standards and guidance -- BS 7671:2008 Requirements for electrical installations : IET wiring regulations, 17th edition -- Construction sites -- Underground cables and overhead lines -- Electrical equipment in flammable and explosive atmospheres -- Tests and testing -- Safety-related electrotechnical control systems -- Maintenance -- Competence -- Electrical safety in the rented property sector.

Electrical Safety and the Law describes the hazards and risks from the use of electricity, explaining with the help of case studies and accident statistics the types of accidents that occur and how they can be prevented by the use of safe installations, equipment and working practices. It describes the British legislation on the safety of electrical systems and electrotechnical machinery control systems, much of which stems from European Directives and which will therefore be affected by the UK's decision to leave the EU (Brexit), and the main standards and guidance that can be used to secure compliance with the law. There are detailed descriptions covering the risks and preventive measures associated with electrical installations, construction sites, work near underground cables and overhead power lines, electrical equipment and installations in explosive atmospheres, electrical testing and electrotechnical control systems. Duty holders' responsibilities for designing, installing, and maintaining safe systems are explained, as well as their responsibilities for employing competent staff.