This model Code of Practice has been developed to provide practical guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking on managing electrical risks in the workplace. It applies to all workplaces where a person conducting a business or undertaking: has management or control of electrical equipment, including electrical installations, or carries out electrical work on […] Read More

This Information Sheet provides advice on managing the risks of erecting, dismantling and using fixed scaffolding near overhead electric lines and associated electrical equipment with an operating voltage up to and including 33,000 volts. Where the operating voltage of the overhead electric lines is above 33,000 volts you should consult the Electricity Supply Authority and […] Read More

This Information Sheet provides advice for small businesses and workers on managing the risks of agricultural work carried out near energised overhead electric lines and associated electrical equipment. Read More

This Guide provides information on managing the risks associated with operating cranes or mobile plant near overhead electric lines. Cranes and mobile plant include mobile cranes, vehicle-loading cranes, concrete placing booms, elevating work platforms, load shifting equipment like forklifts, excavation and earthmoving equipment and high load transportation vehicles. However, this does not include cranes and […] Read More

This Guide provides information on managing the risks of unauthorised persons working near low voltage overhead service lines near structures and buildings. For example: „„ painting or maintenance work „„ erecting scaffolding „„ operating motor vehicles e.g. concrete trucks or furniture removal vans „„ minor building work e.g. erecting a small shed, or „„ other […] Read More