On
this page we have provided you with access to
some useful documents relating to Health and
Safety in the home. Dealing with electricity can
be dangerous at all times and should only be
undertaken by qualified and correctly registered
professionals. The listed documents below will
help you to understand the dangers and hazards
as well as information on where to go for
advice. Remember, if in
doubt...ASK.
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Electrical
Hazards
Electrical
hazards lurk in the wiring systems of most DIY
enthusiasts. However, the statistics relating to
such hazards are frightening and can be read by
clicking through on the link
here.
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LPG
Gas Alert
Many
individuals rely upon LPG gas supplies in the UK.
If you are one of them, please read and download
this information
document.
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Electrical
Safety in the Home
Before
you have any electrical work undertaken in your
home you really need to read this document. It
tells you what you need and who to go to for
assistance.
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Health
& Safety in Rented Accommodation
If
you are living in rented accommodation of any type,
then you need to be aware of H&S and what you
and your landlord are liable for. This document
will put you on the right
track.
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Electrical
Appliance Fire Safety
This
is a very useful document that provides a suitable
list of rerquirements to keep you safe when dealing
with electrical appliances in the home. This is a
MUST READ document if you have little or no
knowledge of electrical
circuits.
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Electrical
Safety for Entertainers
Being
'on stage' exposes you and others around you to a
mass of temporary electrical wiring connected to a
large amount of steel contructions such as mike
stands, effect pedals, amplifiers and speakers.
There is much potential danger here and this
document sets it all out for
you.
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Using
Electrical Storage Batteries
In
a country environment and when using batteries for
storing energy from collectors or wind generators,
there are inherent dangers that need to be
addressed. This document covers all areas of this
problem.
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