Electricity at work

Every year there are around 1000 accidents at work due to electricity and in the region of twenty five to thirty fatalities. When you consider that non-fatal shocks can have serious consequences such as permanent disability or disfigurement, it is not difficult to appreciate why, as an employer, you must ensure the safety of your workforce and anyone else that visits your premises.

An electrical shock can result in a wide number of injuries including:

  • Muscle spasm and loss of muscular control
  • Pain
  • Brain damage
  • Internal bleeding
  • Disruption and damage to the nervous system
  • Damage to internal organs and tissue
  • Burns

There are various pieces of legislation that currently affect electricity in the workplace. One of these is the Health and Safety at Work etc Act Section 2 which states that “it is the duty as far as reasonably practicable to ensure the health safety and welfare of all employees”, and naturally this includes protection against electric shock.

For this reason it is important to ensure that all electrical equipment is maintained in a safe condition, which is best achieved by instigating a regular inspection and testing regime. Citation plc will provide guidance to ensure that your organisation complies with legislation.

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