A Fire in the Workplace

When did you last have your wiring systems inspected? Are you familiar with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989?

The purpose of these Regulations is to ensure that precautions are taken to protect against the risk of death or personal injury from electricity in work activities.

Both employers and the self employed have a duty to comply with the provisions set out in the Regulations: this includes having the wiring systems periodically examined by a competent person.

With electrical faults accounting for over 25% of all fires, it is not unusual for property damage insurers to insist that wiring installations be examined and certified as part of the renewal process. If not, they may not offer insurance cover.

Did you know?

In 2004, the average cost of a fire in a commercial building was estimated at £43,800, of which the cost of fire damage to property represented £27,700. (Source: Norwich Union Risk Services).

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