Electricity - Safe Use of 1986 - Safety in Construction No.20
This code of practice deals with electrical hazards on construction sites and safeguards to reduce the possibility of electrical accidents. It describes common accident causes, the effects of electrical shock and first aid treatment for it.
Table of Contents
1: General
Electricity Can Kill
Construction Act 1959
Electrical Work on Construction Sites
Temporary Installations
2: Electrical Safeguards
Fuses and Miniature Circuit Breakers
Direct Earthing
Double-Insulated Appliances
Isolating Transformers
Earth Leakage Device (ELD)
Monitored Earth Supply
3: Electrical Hazards
Common Faults on Construction Sites
Underground Power Supply
Surface Colour Coding and Marking for Underground Services
Overhead Electrical Supply Lines
4: Electrical Accidents
Common Causes
Contributors to Electrical Accidents
5: Injuries and Treatment
Effects of Electrical Shock
Treatment of Electrical Shock
6: Treatment Priority
Resuscitation
Remember the ABC of Resuscitation
A-Airway
B-Breathing
Mouth to Mouth and Nose
Appendix: Electrical Wiring Regulations 1976
