High Voltage Electrical Systems

NHS Lothian acknowledges the requirement to have measures in place to effectively manage electrical high voltage systems as part of its responsibility as an employer for providing a safe working environment for its employees and others affected by its work.

This policy will help NHS Lothian to reinforce its commitment to the health, safety, and welfare of its employees and stakeholders and ensure measures are in place to comply with current legislation and guidance including:

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992
• SHTM 06-03: Electrical safety guidance for high voltage system
• Electricity Safety Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002.

Implement operating procedures to define how effective management of electrical high voltage systems are to be achieved. Provide adequate training and awareness information to employees who work on electrical high voltage systems, or manage/supervise those who do, relevant to their level of responsibility.