New HSE Website on Electrical Safety at Work

The HSE has launched a new website bringing together its various pieces of guidance on electrical safety at work. Members can access the site at www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/.

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require precautions to be taken against the risk of death or injury from electricity during work at or near electrical systems (electrical installations and equipment).
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