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.

Free

• Safety in electrical testing at work [270KB]
• Safety in electrical testing: Products on production lines [50KB]
• Safety in electrical testing: Switchgear and control gear [55KB]
• Safety in electrical testing: Servicing and repair of audio, TV and computer equipment [55KB]
• Safety in electrical testing: Servicing and repair of domestic equipment [55KB]
• Beryllium and You [137KB]
• Electric Storage Batteries
• Electrical Socket Testers
• SELECT & HSE guide on safe isolation procedures [500KB]

Priced

• Maintaining portable and transportable electrical equipment.
• Electrical test equipment for use by electricians.
• BSRIA - Safe thermal imaging of electrical systems (up to and including 1000 V a.c.) (AG 17/97)
• BSRIA - Guidance and the standard specification for thermal imaging of LV electrical installations (FMS 5/99)

General electrical information

There is also a priced interactive CD produced by HSE that provides a lot of general advice regarding electrical matters.

The Simple Precautions and Frequently asked Questions web pages will help you to select the best guidance on working with electricity. Most guidance is available electronically by subscribing to HSE Direct and HSE Books can also supply all current HSE guidance in paper form.

Many other organisations provide information about electrical matters.

Information on accident statistics is also available from a number of sources.