Electrical Safety and the Law: A Guide to Compliance, 4th EditionISBN: 978-0-632-06001-6
Paperback
378 pages
August 2002, Wiley-Blackwell
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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 2002