
Ebook: Electrical Safety and the Law: A Guide to Compliance, Fourth Edition
- Year: 2002
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
- Language: English
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As well as describing the legal framework, and the main legal duties and applicable standards, the book describes electrical hazards and how they arise; the types of accidents and dangerous occurrences associated with the use of electricity; the main safety precautions and protection techniques; testing and maintenance of electrical systems; safety during testing work; the safety of electrical installations and equipment used in flammable atmospheres; and the particular risks associated with underground cables and construction activity.
The Fourth Edition has been completely rewritten and expanded to include
. legislation (such as the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1999), standards and guidance material issued or amended since the last edition.
. a new chapter on safety related electrotechnical control systems, incorporating commentary on BS EN 954-1 and BS IEC 61508, the main generic standards addressing the safety integrity of such systems.
. a new chapter on the competence of practitioners working with electrical systems and safety-related control systems.
This book will make a very useful addition to any safety library and will provide a good reference source on electrical safety- Safety and Health Practitioner, November 2002Content:
Chapter 1 The Hazards and Risk from Electricity (pages 1–8):
Chapter 2 Electrical Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences (pages 9–32):
Chapter 3 Basic Safety Precautions (pages 33–55):
Chapter 4 The Legislative Framework (pages 56–60):
Chapter 5 The Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974 (pages 61–63):
Chapter 6 The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (pages 64–87):
Chapter 7 Law Based on European Directives (pages 88–105):
Chapter 8 Electricity Supply Legislation (pages 106–118):
Chapter 9 Other Legislation with an Eklectrical Safety Content (pages 119–121):
Chapter 10 BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations (pages 122–174):
Chapter 11 Construction Sites (pages 175–191):
Chapter 12 Underground Cables (pages 192–197):
Chapter 13 Safety?Related Electrotechinical Control Systems (pages 198–245):
Chapter 14 Competence (pages 246–255):
Chapter 15 Electrical Equipment in Flammable and Explosive Atmospheres (pages 256–281):
Chapter 16 Electric Arc Welding (pages 282–294):
Chapter 17 Tests and Testing (pages 295–324):
Chapter 18 Maintenance (pages 325–336):
Chapter 19 Checking Small Domestic Electrical Installations (pages 337–349):