Our electrical safety recommendations

Our safety recommendations

The following information is intended as a general guide only to electrical safety in the workplace. For more detailed information please refer to Electricity in the workplace on the HSA website.

How to keep your employees safe

• Motivate and encourage your staff to be conscious of electrical safety
• Make them aware of your company's safety statement so they know their obligations
• Ensure they know where all emergency switches and isolating devices are located
• Provide safety training for those using electrical equipment
• Provide First Aid and CPR training in case of an electric shock accident
• Provide appropriate personal protective equipment and train them to properly use and maintain it

Safety procedures in your workplace

• Put procedures in place to ensure the safety of your staff, your electrical installation and the equipment connected to it
• Keep an up-to-date record of your electrical installation
• Update your safety statement when new equipment is installed
• Your electrical installation Must comply with the Electro Technical Council of Ireland (ETCI) wiring regulations
• All electrical installation and maintenance work must be carried out by a competent and qualified person

‘Switch’ rooms and safety

• Switch rooms must be kept free and clear at all times - never use as storage space
• Keep doors and covers to distribution and fuse boards securely closed
• Access to the boards must be kept free and clear at all times.