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Guidance

Electrical safety on construction sites

This guidance explains what to do to reduce the risk of accidents involving electricity. It includes advice on safe working practices for everyone who controls or influences the design, specification, selection, installation, commissioning, maintenance or operation of electrical systems and equipment during construction activities. Practical information is given to help understand what the requirements of the relevant legislation may mean in practice.

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Electrical safety on construction sites from Health and Safety Executive
Document type
Guidance
Date published
1995
Last updated
April 2023
Published by
Health and Safety Executive

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Regulatory topics

  • Electrical safety
  • Construction
  • Electrical installations

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