Electrical inspection and testing

HSE and other organisations have produced guidance on electrical safety that is suitable for a wide range of industries and technical competencies. Most of the information produced by the HSE is available for immediate download.

• Safety in electrical testing at work

• Safety in electrical testing: Products on production lines

• Safety in electrical testing: Switchgear and control gear

• Safety in electrical testing: Servicing and repair of audio, TV and computer equipment

• Safety in electrical testing: Servicing and repair of domestic equipment

• Beryllium and You

• Electric Storage Batteries (PDF)

• Electrical Safety Council: Selection and use of plug-in socket-outlet test devices (PDF)

• Electrical Safety Council: Guidance on the management of electrical safety and safe isolation procedures for low voltage installations (PDF)

• Maintaining portable and transportable electrical equipment.

• Electrical test equipment for use by electricians.

• BSRIA - Safe thermal imaging of electrical systems (up to and including 1000 V a.c.) (AG 17/97)

• BSRIA - Guidance and the standard specification for thermal imaging of LV electrical installations (FMS 5/99)