Updated: 3 September 2025
BBC Electrical Safety Guidance
BBC electrical safety topics
Electrical safety homepage
A selection of guidance documents and general advice in relation to Electrical Safety in BBC premises, on productions and events.
BBC policies for electrical safety
BBC policies detailing its overarching approach to the management of electrical safety.
BBC electrical safety guidance documents
Summary of BBC electrical guidance (links within document titles)
Electrical risk assessments and reporting of incidents
This section will help those who need to do a risk assessment where electricity is being used. It also gives guidance on reporting requirements for any electrically-related incident.
Electrical safety in BBC Premises
General guidance on use of electricity and electrical equipment when working in BBC Premises.
Electrical safety in Studios
A straightforward guide to electrical safety management in studios and similar locations.
Safety of electrical equipment and appliances
Requirements for electrical safety of electrical equipment and appliances (‘PAT testing’).
Electrical competency and Part P requirements
Guidance on what to look for when employing contractors or freelancers to do electrical work.
Electrical safety requirements for Production Managers
Find out what you should know and what measures should be put in place for your production.
Bringing your own equipment to work and contributor’s equipment
Basic guidance on the safe and appropriate use of personal electrical equipment whilst at work and requirements.
Temporary electrical systems and BS 7909
Requirements for electrical safety management in accordance with BS 7909 for all temporary electrical systems.
Small and Simple Temporary Electrical Systems
Guidance to help understand the requirements for simple temporary electrical systems such as interviews or photo shoots for example.
Generators
Guidance on the use of temporary generators including the application of earth electrodes.
Batteries
Guidance on the safe use and storage of batteries.
Certificate in Temporary Electrical Systems
An electrical safety training course designed to ensure those working with electricity in temporary distribution systems on productions can comply with BS 7909 and the relevant parts of BS 7671.
Electrical Workshop
Electrical Principles Workshop to harmonise the approach to health and safety management on electricity across all areas.
External information and guidance on electrical safety
Links providing further information on all aspects of electrical safety, from external bodies (IET, HSE, Etc.) that BBC staff may find useful. Some guidance is required to be purchased.
Health & safety Alerts and News
All the Health & Safety Alerts and News from the H&S Teams
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