RA-HS88 Electrical Installation and Commissioning
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Electrical Installation and Commissioning Risk Assessment
This fully completed electrical installation and commissioning risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers a typical range of hazards associated with electrical installation, wiring, testing, and commissioning on both new-build and existing premises, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Electrical Installation and Commissioning Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with electrical installation and commissioning including;
- Contact with live electrical conductors causing electric shock, cardiac arrest, or electrocution
- Arc flash during switching operations or work on live distribution equipment causing severe burns
- Fire or explosion from incorrect wiring, circuit overloading, or ignition of flammable materials
- Working at height when installing cables, consumer units, and distribution boards
- Manual handling of heavy cable drums, distribution boards, and containment systems
- Exposure to asbestos or lead when working in existing buildings
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating and a listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Safe isolation procedures including lock-off and tag-off before work on circuits
- Use of insulated tools and residual current devices (RCDs) on temporary supplies
- Arc flash risk assessment and arc-rated personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Hot works permits and fire watch arrangements
- Safe use of access equipment for high-level installation work
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 Electrical Installation and Commissioning Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?
This electrical installation and commissioning risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, electrical contractors, site managers, and any employer 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.