Risk Assessment: Home Electrical Safety¶
Document Reference: RA_HO_03
Issue Date: 04/07/2025
Review Date: 04/07/2026
Assessed By: HSQE Consultant
Approved By: Aaron Mason
Task/Activity¶
Use of electrical equipment in home office environments
Location¶
Home offices and remote working locations
Persons at Risk¶
- Remote staff
- Household members
- Visitors to home office
Hazards and Controls¶
| Hazard | Existing Controls | S | L | R | Additional Controls | S | L | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical hazards from overloaded sockets | Home working checklist, guidance provided | 3 | 2 | 🟡 6 | Surge protector provision, load management training | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
| Faulty equipment | PAT tested equipment provision | 3 | 2 | 🟡 6 | Annual home safety assessments, equipment replacement program | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
| Inadequate electrical setup | Basic safety guidance | 3 | 2 | 🟡 6 | Electrical safety training, professional setup support | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
| Trailing cables creating trip hazards | Cable management guidance | 2 | 3 | 🟡 6 | Cable management kit provision, wireless equipment | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
| Fire from electrical faults | Smoke detector requirements | 4 | 1 | 🟢 4 | Fire extinguisher provision, emergency plan | 4 | 1 | 🟢 4 |
| Electric shock from damaged cables | Visual inspection guidance | 3 | 2 | 🟡 6 | Regular cable replacement, protective conduits | 3 | 1 | 🟢 3 |
| Poor earthing/grounding | RCD protection advised | 3 | 2 | 🟡 6 | RCD adapter provision, earth testing | 3 | 1 | 🟢 3 |
PPE Requirements¶
- Not applicable
Training Requirements¶
- Electrical safety awareness
- Visual inspection training
- Emergency response
- Fire safety
- PAT testing basics
Emergency Procedures¶
- Electrical isolation procedures
- Fire evacuation plan
- Emergency contacts displayed
- First aid for electrical injuries
- Incident reporting
Monitoring¶
- Annual safety assessments
- PAT testing schedule
- Incident reporting
- Equipment register maintained
Risk Assessment Summary¶
Risk Scoring Matrix¶
- Severity (S): 1=Negligible, 2=Minor, 3=Serious, 4=Catastrophic
- Likelihood (L): 1=Remote, 2=Unlikely, 3=Likely, 4=Almost Certain
- Risk Rating: 🟢 Low (1-5), 🟡 Medium (6-11), 🔴 High (12-16)
Document Control¶
- All risk assessments reviewed annually
- Update following incidents or changes
- Approved by senior management
- Communicated to all relevant parties
Related Documents¶
- APP_07 Hazard Identification Log
- MAN01_INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS) MANUAL
- APP_12 Training Matrix
These Risk Assessments form part of A M Water Services Limited's Integrated Management System and should be read in conjunction with the IMS Manual (MAN_01) and relevant Standard Operating Procedures.