BBC Electrical Safety Guidance Documents

Summary of BBC Electrical Guidance (links within document titles)

Updated: 3 September 2025

BBC Electrical Safety Guidance

RefElectrical TopicDetails
 AManagement & TrainingComments
 1Assessing Competence Document
 1a18th Edition Wiring Regulations - BBC PositionDocument
 2ElectricalSafetyChecklistAppendix - All Policy Documents (individually linked)
 3Basic Electrical Safety TrainingAcademy online course
 4Electrical Safety AbroadDocument
   
 B Temporary SystemsComments
1Application of BS 7909 Temporary electrical systems for entertainment and related purposesDocument
1aApplication FlowchartDocument
2Certification - Small/Simple Systems under 6kVADocument
3Production Managers BS 7909 Location ChecklistDocument
4Completion CertificateDocument - Form G1
4aSchedule of Test ResultsDocument - Form G2
4bConfirmation of Electrical CompletionDocument - Form G3
5Guidance on the Safe Use of GeneratorsDocument
6Guidance on the Safe Use of Isolating TransformersDocument
   
CInstallation ManagementComments
1Planned Maintenance Activities and Record KeepingDocument - Operations and Infrastructure Policies (individually linked)
2HazardousLocationsDocument - Operations and Infrastructure Policies (individually linked)
3Planning Electrical Installations Outside UK TerritoryDocument - Infrastructure Policy (Section 4.6)
    
DElectrical EquipmentComments
1Guidance on Electrical Equipment TestingDocument
2Electrical Equipment User Checks (How to complete...)Document
3Guidance on the Electrical Safety of Equipment Racks and BaysDocument
4Contributors Electrical Equipment - BBC RequirementsDocument
5The Use of Electrical Isolating Transformers Document
   
EVehicle InstallationsComments
1Electrical Safety of Broadcast VehiclesDocument
   

BBC electrical safety topics

  • Electrical safety homepage

    A selection of guidance documents and general advice in relation to Electrical Safety in BBC premises, on productions and events.
  • BBC policies for electrical safety

    BBC policies detailing its overarching approach to the management of electrical safety.
  • BBC electrical safety guidance documents

    Summary of BBC electrical guidance (links within document titles)
  • Electrical risk assessments and reporting of incidents

    This section will help those who need to do a risk assessment where electricity is being used. It also gives guidance on reporting requirements for any electrically-related incident.
  • Electrical safety in BBC Premises

    General guidance on use of electricity and electrical equipment when working in BBC Premises.
  • Electrical safety in Studios

    A straightforward guide to electrical safety management in studios and similar locations.
  • Safety of electrical equipment and appliances

    Requirements for electrical safety of electrical equipment and appliances (‘PAT testing’).
  • Electrical competency and Part P requirements

    Guidance on what to look for when employing contractors or freelancers to do electrical work.
  • Electrical safety requirements for Production Managers

    Find out what you should know and what measures should be put in place for your production.
  • Bringing your own equipment to work and contributor’s equipment

    Basic guidance on the safe and appropriate use of personal electrical equipment whilst at work and requirements.
  • Temporary electrical systems and BS 7909

    Requirements for electrical safety management in accordance with BS 7909 for all temporary electrical systems.
  • Small and Simple Temporary Electrical Systems

    Guidance to help understand the requirements for simple temporary electrical systems such as interviews or photo shoots for example.
  • Generators

    Guidance on the use of temporary generators including the application of earth electrodes.
  • Batteries

    Guidance on the safe use and storage of batteries.
  • Certificate in Temporary Electrical Systems

    An electrical safety training course designed to ensure those working with electricity in temporary distribution systems on productions can comply with BS 7909 and the relevant parts of BS 7671.
  • Electrical Workshop

    Electrical Principles Workshop to harmonise the approach to health and safety management on electricity across all areas.[BBC internal access only]
  • External information and guidance on electrical safety

    Links providing further information on all aspects of electrical safety, from external bodies (IET, HSE, Etc.) that BBC staff may find useful. Some guidance is required to be purchased.
  • Health & safety Alerts and News

    All the Health & Safety Alerts and News from the H&S Teams
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