| Title |
Electrical safety on construction sites. |
| Author |
HSE |
| Series Code |
HSG |
| Series Number |
141 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
1995 |
| Length |
45 pages |
| ISBN |
0717610004 |
| Price Exc. VAT |
£8.75 |
| VAT Rate |
0% |
| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
| Format |
Paper |
| Notes |
health and safety guidance. (HSG141) (HSG 141) (HS G 141) supersedes ' Electricity on construction sites.' Guidance note, general series 24 (GS 24), ISBN 011883570X. |
| Abstract |
Provides guidance on the precautions that can be taken to reduce the risk of accidents involving electricity on construction sites. Contents: Planning the work; The safety of electrical installations; Suggested inspection and test frequencies for electrical equipment on a construction site; Demolition; Building alteration and refurbishment; Handover and commissioning work; Safe working practices; Treatment of electric shock victims; Appendices, (1)Legislation, (2)Technical notes on residual current devices and reduced low voltage systems, (3)Emergency procedures for an electric shock casualty; References and further reading. |
| Keywords |
Guidance; Construction; Overhead lines; Underground cables; Supply voltage; Temporary site distribution; Generators; Earthing; Moveable plant; Portable equipment; Residual current devices; Electric shock |