Electricians
employed NICEIC-approved contractor are also, association with
their employer, accepted being competent carry out electrical instal-
lation work approved standard. The structure com-
panies within the electrotechnical industry and the ways which they
communicate information drawings, symbols and standard forms was
also discussed Chapter 9.
We began look safe electrical isolation procedures Chapter and
then discussed this topic further Chapter together with safe manual
handling techniques and safe procedures for working above ground.
In Chapter under the heading ‘Risks’, ‘Precautions and procedures’, we
looked the common causes accidents work and how control the
risks associated with various hazards.
The IEE Regulations make specific reference many British Standard
specifications and British Standard codes practice the 17th edition of
the Regulations. IEE Regulation 134.1.
If your career the electrotechnical industry long, happy and
safe one, you must always behave responsibly and sensibly order to
maintain safe working environment.
Safety First
Site Safety
● the Health and Safety Work Act;
● makes you responsible for
demonstrating;
● safe working practices;
● following site safety rules;
●
wearing appropriate PPE. Before starting work, make safety
.
It clearly the interests the electrical contractor aware of,
and comply with, any regulations which are relevant the particular
installation.Basic Electrical Installation Work
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Lightning protective systems are discussed detail Advanced Electrical
Installation Work under the sub-heading ‘Protection structures against
lightning’. looked Safety Signs and PPE and how rec-
ognize and use different types fire extinguishers.1 states that good workmanship com-
petent persons and the use proper materials are essential for compli-
ance with the Regulations. NICEIC sup-
ported all sections the electrical industry and its aims are provide
consumers with protection against faulty, unsafe otherwise defective
electrical installations.
The Electricity Supply Regulations forbid electricity supply authorities
to connect electric lines and apparatus the supply system unless their
insulation capable withstanding the tests prescribed the appropri-
ate British Standards. Through this inspectorate the council able ensure
a minimum standard workmanship among its members. maintains approved roll members who
regularly have their premises, equipment and installations inspected by
NICEIC engineers.
In order try ensure that all electrical installation work carried out
to minimum standard, the National Inspection Council for Electrical
Installation Contracting (NICEIC) was established 1956.
Safe working environment
In Chapter looked some the laws and regulations that affect our
working environment
