External information and guidance on electrical safety
The following links provide 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.
Updated: 18 July 2023
Legislation and associated guidance
- Specific HSE guidance on electrical safety at events and various publicationsIncluding requirements for places of entertainment and musicians
Electrical Safety Management
Electrical installation guidance
Electrical equipment and appliance testing
Accident Reporting
- HSE guidance on reporting electrical incidents under ESQCRNote that most common incidents should be reported under RIDDOR
Temporary Electrical Systems and BS 7909
Other related guidance
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.
