Which regulation requires employers to maintain electrical equipment and record checks?

• A. Display Screen Equipment Regulations
• B. Work Equipment Regulations
• C. Electricity at Work Regulations Act
• D. Hazardous Substances Regulations

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is the electrical safety duties employers have, including keeping electrical equipment in a safe condition and recording the checks that verify that safety.

Electrical at Work Regulations place a clear obligation on employers to ensure that electrical equipment and installations under their control are maintained in a safe condition. They require regular inspections and tests, along with keeping suitable records of those checks, so you can prove that equipment is being assessed and kept safe over time. This record-keeping aspect is a key part of demonstrating ongoing electrical safety and compliance.

Display Screen Equipment Regulations focus on ergonomics and safety for computer users, not on electrical maintenance. Hazardous Substances Regulations deal with exposure to chemicals. Work Equipment Regulations cover the general safety of equipment used at work but don’t specifically target electrical safety checks and the associated record-keeping in the same way as the electricity at work rules.