My electrician is working in an unsafe manner - what should I do?

Question

What should I do if I think an electrician is working in an unsafe manner?

Jon · Accepted Answer

Can you explain a little more about what is happening?

Oliver · Answer

If you know that the electrician is doing things that he/she should not be doing the best course of action is to address the electrician directly and politely ask if they are carrying out work in a safe manner and in accordance with the wiring regulations. If you know for a fact that it isn’t safe then express your concerns. If this doesn’t work and if you’re still not happy with the standard of work and it is not being done as agreed or in accordance with the wiring regulations then you are within your rights to stop the works and ask the contractor to leave. At this point you will need to get another contractor in to assess and rectify any non compliant issues and then complete the job to the required standards.

Chris · Answer

First of all, is he endangering the well-being of others? If you are concerned you should tell him to stop work and explain your concern and make him explain himself. Is he Competent? Can he safeguard the people around him during the progress of his work? Is he putting people's well-being in jeopardy by his actions? If he does not give you confidence that he  can  work more safely and  protect you  all then you as his employer having ask him to do the work, have the right to terminate his services.

Tom · Answer

Hi, can you explain further, you can always ask to see his works method statements or you can report to his registered body I.e Napit/NICEIC

Raddius · Answer

Tell him to follow the health and safety guidelines, or get a different electrician.

Patrick · Answer

Explain you are not happy with how he is carrying out the work and if he refuses then please report him

Ishawu · Answer

This is a very brilliant question and I believe the only thing you can do is to stop him working. 
If he is not intoxicated and not under any pressure known, please ask him again if he is sure of what he is doing. 
If you still not comfortable you have every right to stop him from working. 
Secondly, under someone circumstances, example If he is fault finding, then he will have to work live to actually know what he is doing but in that case don’t worry he should be competent enough to work under such conditions. 
In any case please speak to him about how comfortable or uncomfortable you are feeling before you take any necessary action. Thank you.

Adrian · Answer

You should check if he is an electrician and if is Napit or Niceic registered!

David · Answer

What are they doing that you think is unsafe?  If you’re unhappy with the way  they are working, initially have a chat with them and raise your concerns- after all you are the customer.

John · Answer

If your not happy with the way they are working ask them to leave, it’s your property he has to leave it safe when he goes.

John · Answer

If you're certain he is working in an unsafe manner speak to him, get his side of the story and if you're still not happy with his explanation tell him to make job safe, stop work, and finally leave the dwelling.

My electrician is working in an unsafe manner - what should I do?

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