Skills and competence underpin safety in the UK electrical power industry

• Published in: 4th IET International Conference on System Safety 2009. Incorporating the SaRS Annual Conference p. 2B2
• Main Author: Steed, J.C
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Stevenage IET 2009
• Subjects: Health and safety aspects; Public utilities; standards; skills; competence; safety; UK electrical power industry; electricity supply industry; business environment

Skills and competence are the foundation upon which the safety record of any industry is continually tested - none more so than the electrical power industry. Since privatisation in 1990, this industry has undergone significant change and today faces many challenges, one being the shortage of skills...