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Electrical Risk Assessment
Generate HSE 5-step electrical risk assessments in 60 seconds
HSE 5-step format with a 5×5 risk matrix
Average generation time: 47 seconds
1,200Annual injuries in electrical
8Fatal injuries per year
Electric shock Leading cause of injury
60sTo generate your assessment
Common Electrical Hazards
Key risks identified by the HSE for electrical work
Control Measures:
Electric Shock High Risk Contact with live parts causing injury or death Prove dead before touching conductors Use insulated tools and equipment RCD protection on all circuits Lock-off/tag-out isolation procedures
Control Measures:
Arc Flash High Risk Explosive release of energy during fault conditions De-energise before work where possible Arc flash PPE for live work Maintain safe working distances Use current-limiting devices
Control Measures:
Working at Height Medium Risk Falls from ladders, scaffolding, or elevated platforms Secure ladder at top and bottom Use harness with anchor point Mobile elevated work platforms for high work Two-person teams for ladder work
Control Measures:
Overhead Lines High Risk Contact with high voltage overhead cables Maintain exclusion zones around lines Use goal posts and warning signs DNO liaison before work near lines Banksman for plant movements
Control Measures:
Underground Cables High Risk Striking buried electrical services Obtain cable plans before excavation Use cable avoidance tools (CAT) Hand dig near known services Permit-to-dig system
Relevant Legislation
Laws and regulations that apply to electrical risk assessments
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Requires employers to assess risks from electrical systems and ensure safe systems of work
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Primary legislation requiring employers to ensure health and safety of employees
BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)
UK standard for electrical installations, requiring safe systems of work and documentation
Work at Height Regulations 2005
Specific requirements for work at height including risk assessment and equipment
Sample Tasks We Cover
Generate risk assessments for these common electrical activities
Frequently Asked Questions
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About Electrical Risk Assessments
A electrical risk assessment is a systematic process of identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing control measures for electrical work activities. Under UK health and safety law, employers and self-employed workers must assess risks to health and safety arising from their work.
The HSE 5-step approach involves: (1) identifying hazards, (2) deciding who might be harmed and how, (3) evaluating risks and deciding on precautions, (4) recording findings, and (5) reviewing and updating as necessary. Our AI-powered generator follows this methodology to create professional assessments in that format.
Whether you're a sole trader, small business, or larger contractor, documented risk assessments protect both workers and businesses. They demonstrate compliance with health and safety law and provide evidence of due diligence in case of incidents.
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