What is National Grid's Health & Safety Policy?

This Policy takes account of a wide-range of health and safety legislation under which the businesses within National Grid operate primarily the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. It also takes account of standards and good practice introduced by such businesses to improve safety behaviours.

Are national grid safety rules mandatory?

These are mandatory and shall be applied at all National Grid Locations. The principles contained in them shall be adhered to at all times. When National Grid staff work in areas where Distribution Network Operators, Generating Companies, or other Companies Safety Rules apply, these are also mandatory.

What is National Grid guidance?

The guidance supplements the Rule and is identified by a blue panel. Within National Grid the guidance holds the equivalent standing as an Approved code of Practice (ACOP) in law. If not followed, you will be required to demonstrate that your safe system of work is of an equal or higher standard.

Who is covered by a national grid safety document?

For outage work (nominally utilising a National Grid Safety Document), Persons working under the Personal Supervision of a Competent Person or Persons working under the Local Supervision of a Competent Person. This includes a Competent Person or Person working alone.

What is National Grid's responsibility for Public Safety?

1.4 Protecting the safety, health and welfare of National Grid employees and others who work for National Grid is of prime importance. It is National Grid’s responsibility to conduct operations in ways that are most protective of public safety.

Who is covered by the National Grid electricity distribution policy (nged)?

This policy applies to all staff, companies and subsidiary companies within the National Grid Electricity Distribution group (NGED).