Electrical safety
Leave fixed electrical work to a registered electrical contractor
The employer must arrange a registered electrical contractor for fixed wiring, sockets, or distribution boards; a helper must not open or repair them.
Why it matters
Unsafe fixed electrical work can cause shock, overheating, or fire.
Wrong action
Unsafe: Opening a socket, joining fixed wires, or using an unregistered repairer.
Correct action
The employer must arrange a registered electrical contractor for fixed wiring, sockets, or distribution boards; a helper must not open or repair them.
What to do
- Check the area, equipment, and household arrangement before starting.
- The employer must arrange a registered electrical contractor for fixed wiring, sockets, or distribution boards; a helper must not open or repair them.
- Stop and tell the employer if the situation is unsafe or unclear.
If something happens
For serious injury, unconsciousness, breathing difficulty, or immediate danger, call 999 and keep yourself safe first.
Sources and review
- Electrical and Mechanical Services Department — Registering as an Electrical Contractor for Electrical Work
Source checked: 2026-08-22
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
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