ECA health and safety
On this site's health and safety pages you will find information to help companies reduce risks to health and safety, and realise the business benefits of effective health and safety management.
The site's information is designed primarily for small, medium and micro-sized companies operating in the electrical contracting sector. However the information may be of assistance to companies of all sizes. The content of all the sections will be developed and expanded during the coming months.
The health and safety web pages comprise a number of sections, as detailed below.
Zero Accident Potential (ZAP) initiative
‘ZAP’ is the Electrical Contracting industry’s major initiative to:
- help companies improve health and safety performance
- set industry and company targets for improvement
- monitor and report on the industry’s health and safety performance.
The ZAP section focuses on key industry hazards such as asbestos and falls from height. It also presents the industry’s annual accident statistics.
Legislation
Our health and safety legislation section outlines the requirements of some of the most important health and safety law for electrical contractors. The first guides cover the HSW Act and the ‘management of health and safety at work’ regulations.
This section provides briefings on key health and safety management issues. The first briefing looks at the health and safety responsibilities of directors. Some future topics will be of interest mainly to larger companies, such as the introduction of health and safety management systems.
For free, confidential health and safety advice and information, ECA members can call our member’s advice line. Note that HSE also runs a confidential, free ‘Infoline’ advice line 08701 545500, or fax on 02920 859260
Health and safety courses
This section will advise you about the range of health and safety courses available from the ECA, including onsite courses.
ECS health and safety
If you would like to know about Electrotechnical Certification, health and safety knowledge, the ECS/CSCS card, and how to find assessment centres, visit www.jib.org.uk for the latest information.
To arrange an ECS health and safety assessment with the ECA, contact our office on 01325 487 829, and we will advise of forthcoming local assessments.
Member downloads
Our good practice advice to members comprises free downloads for members only.
Handy health and safety links
Our health and safety links section directs you to ECA’s pick of the other internet sites. These sites provide high quality, free health and safety advice and information, including information of particular relevance to electrical contracting work.
If you have any comments on the ECA's health and safety web pages, please email paul.reeve@eca.co.uk. In addition to your comments, please let us know your company name and town. We will review all comments carefully and use your feedback to help us develop the website.
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