The intent of this category is to simplify management of electrical safety based on the principles that electrical equipment is safe already (i.e. undergone recent portable appliance testing) and simple user checks are conducted. The key aspect is that systems are simple in design, usually derive power from ordinary domestic style sockets installed in the building and a protective device called a Residual Current Device (RCD) is used for additional protection against electric shock. Examples could be interviews, press launches, small drama shoots or editing work.
Notes for Small and Simple Systems
- All equipment must come from a pre-vetted supplier and should be checked for electrical safety prior to being used (i.e. ‘PAT’ tested).
- The person looking after the small system should have undergone the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Academy
- Systems need to be checked using a small plug-in style tester, and RCDs checked using the ‘T’ button.
- Although a certificate proving safety of the system is not required with this classification, some venues require some evidence that it has been erected safely. should be completed if required.
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Certificate in Temporary Electrical Systems Electrical safety training course designed to ensure those working with electricity in temporary distribution systems on productions can comply with BS 7909
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Electrical safety homepage
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³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ policies for electrical safety
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ policies detailing its overarching approach to the management of electrical safety. -
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ electrical safety guidance documents
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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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Premises
General guidance on use of electricity and electrical equipment when working in ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Premises. -
Electrical safety in Studios
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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 Principles Workshop to harmonise the approach to health and safety management on electricity across all areas.
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External information and guidance on electrical safety
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