Aardvarc Electrical Engineers Ltd

Tel. +44 (0) 191 438 7430
10 Blue Sky Way, Monkton Business Park
South, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear. NE31 2EQ

Experts in EHV and HV plant assembly, construction and maintenance and  electrical engineering services.

Legislative Requirements

Owners and operators of high voltage equipment have a legal responsibility for their own apparatus in accordance with:

  • The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
  • The Electricity at Work Regulations.
  • The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

    • You are required by law to provide management systems that will ensure safe operation and minimise the risk of injury. These management systems should include the following:

  • A suitable set of records.
  • Policies and procedures for your equipment’s design, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance.
  • Monitoring the effectiveness of implementation of such policies and procedures.
  • Identification of the roles, responsibilities and training requirements for your people.

    • You should also keep an asset register and system diagram and include:

  • System diagrams of the electrical networking showing the location • and interconnections between the various plant items, including switchgear.
  • Details of the equipment’s manufacturer, type, serial number, year of • manufacture, date of installation, voltage and current rating, short-circuit rating and type of operating mechanism.
  • A maintenance record for each item of equipment. Details of any • modifications or operational limitations.
  • The number of fault clearance operations since circuit-breakers were • last maintained (if known).

    • Aardvarc can assist you in meeting your legislative requirements by offering:

  • Health and Safety Advice
  • Maintenance Services
  • Condition Assessment
  • Technical Advice/Services

    • Please contact us to discuss your needs.


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    Office: +44 (0) 191 483 7430. Email: enquiries@aardvarcelectrical.co.uk

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