Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 Explained

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About Course

A plain-English guide to the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, the core law on electrical safety in British workplaces. Learn who the duties apply to, what the key regulations require, and the difference between absolute duties and those qualified by ‘so far as is reasonably practicable’.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general awareness training based on published official guidance. It does not make you competent to carry out electrical work and it is not an accredited qualification.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand who has duties under the Electricity at Work Regulations Know what the key regulations (4, 12, 13, 14 and 16) require Tell the difference between absolute and 'reasonably practicable' duties Recognise how the regulation 29 defence works

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Why the regulations exist and who they apply to
  • The main duties: regulations 4 to 16
  • Absolute duties, the regulation 29 defence and common mistakes

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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