Regulations apply to low voltage and high voltage installations.

Electrical safety comprises dangers posed by the electricity itself, such as danger arising from contact with electricity and fire and safety factors associated with the use of electricity and electrical equipment.

Electrical safety includes the following:

- protection against contact with energized parts,

- protection against arcing/overheating (personal injury, danger of fire, explosions), - consequential injury,

- protection against electrostatic charges,

- protection against undesired chemical processes caused by electricity (fx in

connections and when using a hull return system),

- protection against harmful effects from electromagnetic fields,

- electromagnetic compatibility,

- safe construction, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment,

- safe system design, construction, use and maintenance of maritime electrical

installations,

- safe procedures and safety measures for work on or near maritime electrical

installations,

- power supplied in a safe manner,

- high quality power supply,

- protection against lightning,

- protection to prevent power cuts causing danger to life or health.

Last modified: Wednesday, 12 October 2022, 6:46 PM