COMPANY HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
REA Electricians Ltd
Registered Address: 27 Chartwell Lane, Longfield, DA3 7AY
Scope: Electrical Installation, Testing, Maintenance.
1. General Statement of Intent
REA Electricians is fully committed to ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all employees, contractors,
clients, and members of the public who may be affected by our electrical operations. Compliance with the
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and all other relevant UK
statutory provisions is our highest operational priority.
We view accident prevention, the reduction of operational risks, and the promotion of safe working habits as
essential responsibilities for every member of the team, operating out of our Longfield base. Management is
dedicated to providing the necessary resources, training, and supervision to achieve these safety standards.
2. Responsibilities
Management Responsibilities
Providing and maintaining safe electrical equipment, tools, and working environments.
Ensuring comprehensive risk assessments are completed for every job prior to commencement.
Providing adequate health and safety training, information, and Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) to all staff.
Maintaining clear reporting structures and accident investigation protocols.
Employee Responsibilities
Taking reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by
their acts or omissions.
Using all tools, equipment, and PPE strictly in accordance with training and safety guidelines.
Immediately reporting any hazards, unsafe working conditions, equipment defects, or accidents to
management.
Refusing to undertake work deemed unsafe until appropriate control measures are established.
Page 1 of 23. Key Safety Arrangements & Procedures
A. Electrical Safety (Safe Isolation)
Live working is strictly prohibited unless absolutely necessary under stringent safety justification as mandated
by regulation. All electrical work must follow strict Safe Isolation Procedures (Lock-off and Tag-out using
approved voltage indicators conforming to BS EN 61243-3 and proving units) before any circuits or equipment
are touched. Testing and commissioning must be carried out by competent persons certified to current BS
7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) standards.
B. Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
Dynamic risk assessments must be conducted at every site prior to starting work. For complex or high-risk
installations, formal written RAMS must be prepared, understood, and signed off by all participating
technicians before mobilization.
C. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Electricians must wear appropriate PPE at all times, including:
Insulated safety footwear complying with EN ISO 20345.
Flame-retardant clothing where arc flash hazards exist (IEC 61482).
Eye protection (EN 166) and insulated hand tools rated to 1000V AC (VDE approved).
D. Incident and Accident Reporting
All accidents, near misses, and injuries—no matter how minor—must be recorded in the company accident
book located at the office (27 Chartwell Lane, Longfield, DA3 7AY). Reportable incidents under RIDDOR
(Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) will be escalated to the Health and
Safety Executive (HSE) immediately by management.
4. Review and Monitoring
This Health and Safety Policy is reviewed annually by REA Electricians management or whenever significant
changes to work practices, company scale, or legislation occur to ensure continuous improvement in our
safety standards and statutory compliance.
Link to The Electricity at work regulations 1989
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsr25.pdf
