When to report an electrical incident

Question

In what cases is it necessary to report an electrical incident to the HSE? Are there specific rules laid out for this?

Bill · Accepted Answer

Any incident should be reported to the H S E 

There rules of health and safety are simple 
Any incident that could or has caused harm to person or persons working on the project 
Has to be reported

William · Answer

A near miss is also to be reported.
Duty to protect ourselves and others.

Chris · Answer

Would depend on what the incident is, it could be a component that has failed and as a result, an accident has happened, we aren't aware of what the incident entails. 

Personally, I think it should be reported with the details and they will need to decide if it needs to be investigated.

Chris

James · Answer

You need to elaborate on your question a bit more. Was this at home or a building site? If it was a building site your site agent should be notified immediately as this could pose a danger to other trades.

Stuart · Answer

General questions relating to electrical safety may be addressed to:

Head of Electrical and Control Systems Discipline
4N3,
Redgrave Court,
Merton Road,
Bootle
Merseyside,
L20 7HS,
United Kingdom

Paul · Answer

All incidents should be reported.

I believe that you can report anonymously if needed.

Health and safety is always of paramount importance and incidents involving electricity are particularly dangerous and may even present a danger to life.

Call the Incident Contact Centre (google for phone number ) opening hours Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5.00pm

When to report an electrical incident

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