{"product_id":"9780632060016","title":"Electrical Safety and the Law A Guide to Compliance","description":"\u003ch1\u003eElectrical Safety and the Law\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Guide to Compliance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKen Oldham Smith | John M. Madden\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Electrical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis book summarises the British legislation covering electrical safety, including those regulations derived from European directives. It also addresses the legislation relating to the supply and use of safety-related electrotechnical control systems, particularly on machinery. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs well as describing the legal framework, and the main legal duties and applicable standards, the book describes electrical hazards and how they arise; the types of accidents and dangerous occurrences associated with the use of electricity; the main safety precautions and protection techniques; testing and maintenance of electrical systems; safety during testing work; the safety of electrical installations and equipment used in flammable atmospheres; and the particular risks associated with underground cables and construction activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fourth Edition has been completely rewritten and expanded to include\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e. legislation (such as the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1999), standards and guidance material issued or amended since the last edition.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e. a new chapter on safety related electrotechnical control systems, incorporating commentary on BS EN 954-1 and BS IEC 61508, the main generic standards addressing the safety integrity of such systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e. a new chapter on the competence of practitioners working with electrical systems and safety-related control systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis book will make a very useful addition to any safety library and will provide a good reference source on electrical safety-\u003c\/i\u003e Safety and Health Practitioner, November 2002\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKen Oldham Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of \u003cem\u003eElectrical Safety and the Law: A Guide to Compliance\u003c\/em\u003e, 4th Edition, published by Wiley. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn M. Madden\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of \u003cem\u003eElectrical Safety and the Law: A Guide to Compliance\u003c\/em\u003e, 4th Edition, published by Wiley. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 September 2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780632060016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e384\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44314737279116,"sku":"9780632060016","price":103.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780632060016_039d63aa-f195-40fe-9bb7-c37ef27f926a.jpg?v=1780199180","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780632060016","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}