This document sets out operational guidance on electrical safety requirements for high voltage systems in healthcare premises. The electricity at work regulations 1989 expand on the rules regarding electrical safety in the health and safety at work act 1974. Maintaining portable and transportable electrical equipment hsg107, isbn 9780717628056 memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 hsr25, isbn 9780717662289. The purpose of the regulations is to require precautions to be taken against the risk of death or personal injury from electricity in work activities. Guidance and further reading 1 the electricity at work regulations 1989. Memorandum guidance electricity work regulations 1989 pdf. Memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 hsr25. Staff undertaking electrical work should familiarise themselves with these regulations and the accompanying technical memorandum of guidance on the electricity. Made 7th april 1989 laid before parliament 25th april 1989 coming into force 1st april 1990 the secretary of state, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 151, 2, 3a and b, 4a, 5b, 6b, 8 and 9 and 823a of, and paragraphs 11a and. There is a free pdf download available from the hse website.
Health technical memoranda htms, and relevant codes of practice. The guidance is relevant to all work activities and premises except certain offshore workplaces and certain ships. Servicing and repair of domestic appliances engineering information sheet eis35 hse books 2001 2 safety in electrical testing at work. It is intended to assist in meeting the requirements of the electricity at work regulations 1989 which detail the precautions to be taken against risk of death or personal injury from electricity in work activities. Memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 introduction 1 the electricity at work regulations 1989 the regulations came into force on 1 april 1990. L 25 memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989.
Pdf the electricity at work regulations 1989 download full. Any connected devices must be insulated from mains by. Nov 14, 2016 pdf the use of electricity at quarries. The memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 19892 the memorandum is intended to help duty holders meet the requirements of the regulations. Abstract intended to assist dutyholders in meeting the requirements of the electricity at work regulations 1989.
Guidance on the management of electrical safety and safe. The electricity at work regulations 1989 requires persons in control of work place. The purpose of the electricity at work regulations 1989 is to require precautions to be taken against the risk of death or personal injury from the use of electricity in work activities. Guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 hsr25 3rd.
The electricity at work regulations 1989 legislation. Provision and use of work equipment regulations 1998 e. Not applicable to mines and quarries, separate guidance is available for this. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
It provides guidance to managers of healthcare premises on how european and british standards relating to electrical safety such as the iee wiring regulations bs 7671, the building regulations 2000 and the electricity at work regulations 1989 can be used to fulfil their duty of care in relation to the health and safety at work etc act 1974. In essence, puwer requires us to inspect work equipment regularly to make sure it is safe to. The new civil service yearbook 54th edition now available. Where electrical equipment predates the regulations this does not of itself mean. Guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 guidance. It sets out the regulations and gives technical and legal guidance on them. The memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989hsr25 is intended to help. Of particular relevance to duty holders, it will also be of interest and practical help primarily to engineers including those involved in design, construction, operation or maintenance of electrical systems and equipment, technicians and. The main legislation relating to electrical testing activities is the electricity at work regulations 1989. This book is one of two that set out the electricity at work regulations 1989 and give guidance on them. General guidance leaflet indg354 hse books 2002 single copy free or priced packs of 5 isbn 0 7176 2296 7 3 memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989.
References to relevant regulations, standards and publications have been updated. Pdf the electricity at work regulations 1989 download. Safety code of practice 11 safe working with electricity. The two other booklets relate specifically to mines and to quarries respectively. Hse hsr 25 memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989. Electricity at work regulations 1989 download online. Hse publication hsr25 memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work. The electricity at work regulations 1989 made 7th april 1989 laid before parliament 25th april 1989 coming into force 1st april 1990 the electricity at work regulations 1989 part i introduction 1. Regulation 43 requires that work on or near to an electrical system shall be carried out in such a manner as not to give rise, so far as is reasonably practicable, to danger. Persons on whom duties are imposed by these regulations part ii general 4. Where possible the hse will provide a pdf version of documents. These regulations impose health and safety requirements with respect to electricity at work.
The purpose of this guidance is to highlight what can be done by. Memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989. Notes a reference should be made to the following hse publications. Memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 page 4 of 52 health and safety executive foreword this book is one of two that set out the electricity at work regulations 1989 and give guidance on them. This scottish health technical memorandum gives operational guidance on electrical safety requirements for low voltage systems in healthcare premises.
Maintaining portable and transportable electrical equipment. Guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 hsr25 3rd edition 2015. Buy memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 health and safety guidance by health and safety executive hse isbn. Memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 page 26 of 52. This guidance is listed in the next section and is recommended for further reading. The electricity at work regulations place a duty upon employers, the selfemployed and employees, to ensure that the risks associated with the use of electrical equipment are controlled. The electricity at work regulations 1989 hsr25 hse. Memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 20160918. Memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 page 8 of 52 health and safety executive regulation 1 citation and commencement these regulations may be cited as the electricity at work regulations 1989 and shall come into force on 1st april 1990. B to comply with the provisions of the electricity at work.
As with the hasawa, employers are given duties and responsibilities to make sure that all work activity that uses or may be affected by electricity is done safely, and that all foreseeable risks are assessed and. The memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 hsr25. Maintaining portable electricla equipment azecolab. Electrical services health technical memorandum 0602. This main guidance document provides information and statutory guidance for those responsible for meeting the requirements of the electricity at work regulations 1989. Health technical memorandum 0603 consists of this main guidance document and an authorised persons logbook for high voltage systems published separately. Health and safety executive memorandum of guidance on the. Electricity is a major hazard not only can it kill directly, through shocks and the.
This is intended to help duty holders meet the requirements of the electricity at work regulations 1989. Memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 page 3 of 52 health and safety executive contents foreword 4 introduction 5 regulation 1 citation and commencement 8 regulation 2 interpretation 8 regulation 3 persons on whom duties are imposed by these regulations 14 regulation 4 systems, work activities and protective equipment 16 regulation 5 strength and capability of. Print copies of this book are also available see library catalogue. Guidance is intended to assist in meeting the requirements of the electricity at work regulations 1989, which. The electricity at work regulations 1989, eawr have wide applicability to all electrical systems. The memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 hsr25 is a book published by the hse, which sets out the electricity at work regulations 1989 and gives guidance on them. The hse also publishes several guidance books including. Executives memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 isbn 0 7176 1602 9. Foreward this booklet is one of three that set out the electricity at work regulations 1989 and give guidance on them. This guidance supplements the memorandum with further advice on safe working practices. View and download trend iq4e installation instructions manual online.
The use of electricity in the workplace is subject to the electricity at work regulations 1989 the electricity at work regulations 1989, eawr have wide applicability to all electrical systems and equipment and require precautions to be taken against the risk of death or injury from electricity in work activities. It is intended to help dutyholders meet the requirements of the electricity at work reglations 1989. Those using or working with electricity may not be the only ones at risk poor. Electrical test equipment for use on low voltage electrical systems. Sep 18, 2016 memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 20160918. Regulations booklets by health and safety executive hse isbn. Oct 15, 2015 the hse has published updated guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989. Health technical memorandum 0602 consists of this main guidance document and a safety guidance handbook published separately. Scottish health technical memorandum 0602 replaces and supersedes all. Memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations. Guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 hsr25.
The purpose of this guidance is to highlight what can be done by dutyholders to achieve electrical safety compliance with the duties imposed by the regulations. The electricity at work regulations are supplemented by the health and safety executive hse publication memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989. Memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 d. This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format. Memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989 isbn 0 11 883963. The hse memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations implies that the.
They also have a duty to ensure that the equipment used in the workplace is electrically safe as well provision and use of work equipment regulations 1998, puwer. Apr 08, 2019 the new civil service yearbook 54th edition now available. Electricity at work regulations jk ross arc flash protection. L 25 memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work. Guidance is intended to assist in meeting the requirements of the electricity at. A brief guide hse indg231rev1 memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations 1989. As with the hasawa, employers are given duties and responsibilities to make sure that all work activity that uses or may be affected by electricity is done safely, and that all foreseeable risks are assessed and minimised as much as possible.
Guidance on safe working practices on or near electrical systems is published in hsr25 memorandum of guidance to the electricity at work regulations 1989, hsg85 electricity at work safe working practices and in hsg47 avoiding danger from underground services. Extra precautions need to be taken when working with hv equipment and circuits, and reference should be made to the detailed guidance provided in hsg85 in such circumstances. This book is relevant to all work activities and premises except mines and. Institution of electrical engineers regulations for electrical installations the iee wiring regulations 1. Electrical services health technical memorandum 0603.
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