Electricity At Work Act 1989

Who is Responsible?

3 (1) Except where otherwise expressly provided in these Regulations, it shall be the duty of every employer and self-employed person to comply with the provisions of these Regulations in so far as they relate to matters which are within his control.

(2) It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to co-operate with his employer so far as is necessary to enable any duty placed on that employer by the provisions of these Regulations to be complied with; and to comply with the provisions of these Regulations in so far as they relate to matters which are within his control.

Persons to be competent to prevent danger and injury

16. No person shall be engaged in any work activity where technical knowledge or experience is necessary to prevent danger or, where appropriate, injury, unless he possesses such knowledge or experience, or is under such degree of supervision as may be appropriate having regard to the nature of the work.

For the full HEALTH AND SAFETY - The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 visit the the relevant pages of the Office of Public Sector Information.

Other regulations that might be of interest are;

• 17th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671
• Cable Colour Changes
• Part P Building Regulations