The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 state;

"As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent,so far as reasnoably practical, such danger"

System means an electrical system in which all the electrical equipment is, or may be, electrically connected to a common source of electrical energy and includes such source and such equipment"

Who is Responsible ?

Everyone at work has their responsibilities including in certain circumstances, trainees. However, because of the all embracing responsibilities of all persons this does not minimise the duties of particular persons. Regulation 3 of The Electricity at Work Act recognises a responsibility (control) that employers and many employees have for electrical systems.

"It shall be the duty of every employer and self-employed person to comply with the provisions of these regulations in so far as they relate to matters which are within his control"