Towards safer electrical installations-learning the lessons. Legal requirements

The author describes how the general legislation covering the safety of electrical installations in UK work places is contained in the Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Act 1974. Section 2 of the Act is particularly relevant, and Section 3 is relevant where persons who are not employed may be affected by the electrical installation. He details how the HSW Act may be considered as the overarching legislation, supported by a range of subsidiary and more specific regulations