By Amanda Foster
Safety
Electrical hazards remain among the most serious risks in industrial environments. Robust procedures, competent people and well-maintained systems are not just good practice. They protect lives and keep operations running.
Common Risk Areas
Facility managers should pay particular attention to:
- Ageing distribution boards and overloaded circuits
- Inadequate isolation and lock-out procedures
- Missing or incomplete certification and as-built records
- Work near live equipment without appropriate controls
Practical Safety Essentials
A professional electrical contractor should support you with:
- Risk-aware method statements for high-consequence work
- Correct isolation procedures before maintenance begins
- Regular inspection & testing to identify issues early
- Clear documentation for audits, insurers and internal teams
Our Approach
Every EPM Electrical project is planned around safety and BS 7671 compliance, whether we are supporting a local industrial site in the North East or delivering works as part of a national programme.
Book a Safety Review
Don’t wait for an incident. Request a consultation to discuss inspection, testing and improvement priorities for your facility.