Answer to Question #116986 in Electric Circuits for James

Question

It is essential that the smelting works protects its workers by applying the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. Discuss the specific actions that should be taken and the safety devices that should be used to protect workers when operating and repairing plant ( This provides evid e n ce for D2 P Prepared By Akintunde Oladeji Physics Lecturer art ) the AC and DC equipment in the plant

Answer 1

The ​Electricity at Work Regulations apply to all aspects of the use of electricity within the workplace. They place duties on employers, employees and the self-employed to prevent danger.

Duty holders must

• have the electrical systems constructed in a way that prevents danger
• maintain the electrical systems as necessary to prevent danger (including a 5 year fixed installation inspection​)
• carry out work on electrical systems carried out in a way that prevents danger.

Electrical equipment used in hazardous environments must be constructed or protected to prevent it becoming dangerous. This includes

• extremes of weather
• extremes of temperature
• corrosive conditions.

Employees should only work on or with electrical equipment if they have suitable

• training
• knowledge
• experience
• supervision.