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RA-HS118 Electricity at Work Fixed Installations
RA-HS118 Electricity at Work Fixed Installations
File Reference : RA-HS118 Electricity at Work Fixed Installations
Date File Updated 09-03-2026
File Format MS Word
No. of files 1
Category Risk Assessments
Tags: ISO 45001

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Electricity at Work Fixed Installations Risk Assessment

This fully completed electricity at work fixed installations risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers a typical range of hazards associated with management, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fixed electrical installations in commercial and industrial premises, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.

What Does This Electricity at Work Fixed Installations Risk Assessment Cover?

This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with electricity at work fixed installations including;
  • Electric shock and electrocution risk during maintenance or testing of fixed electrical installations
  • Arc flash from live switchgear, distribution boards, and high-fault-energy electrical systems
  • Deterioration of electrical installations causing fire risk from overloaded circuits and failing insulation
  • Electrical hazard to third parties during planned maintenance outages and live working activities

Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating and a listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;

  • Only competent electricians and approved contractors permitted to work on fixed installations
  • Safe isolation procedures and lock-off/tag-off before work on any circuit; voltage proved dead
  • Arc flash risk assessment completed before work on or near live switchgear; arc-rated PPE worn
  • Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) maintained to required inspection frequency; faults remediated promptly
  • Permit-to-work and outage notifications issued before planned maintenance affecting building occupants

A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management can be used to reduce the overall risk to a tolerable level.

A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template

This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries — improving clarity and helping to highlight risks and mandatory controls.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.

Who Is This Electricity at Work Fixed Installations Risk Assessment Suitable For?

This electricity at work fixed installations risk assessment is suitable for health and safety advisers, facilities managers, electrical contractors, and any employer responsible for fixed electrical installations with a duty to assess risks under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.

Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.

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