Electrical systems cannot be considered ‘safe’ until they have been inspected, tested and certified to ensure compliance with BS 7671.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places a statutory legal duty on all employers to ensure the safety of all electrical equipment in the workplace.
For further information on the regulations governing electrical safety visit the Health and Safety Executive website by clicking the link below.
www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/information/testing.htm
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