Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires that employers and the self-employed as part of their work ensure that doors they install are safe. Section 6 requires that doors for use at work must be manufactured to be safe.
Section 7 requires that employees take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their work.
The Electricity at Work regulations 1989 require that electrical systems are installed to prevent electric shock and fire due to electrical faults. The regulations also dictate that electrical work is only conducted by persons who possess the knowledge or experience or are working under such degree of supervision as may be appropriate, to prevent harm. Live working must be avoided wherever possible
