"Reasonably safe for now" and "I've seen worse"  said by somebody else, will not provide a good defence in law when an employer/duty holder grips the bar. Employers have a duty to themselves, to employees and to visitors. If somebody was injured or killed because of an accident with the touchable live parts of this dangerous distribution board then the full force of the law would fall upon them.  There is no use saying that the door can be secured. It is NOT SEURED NOW, and LIVE parts are touchable. 

Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 – legislation explained (hse.gov.uk)

 

"Employer's responsibilities

Under the law employers are responsible for health and safety management. The following provides a broad outline of how the law applies to employers. Don't forget, employees and the self employed have important responsibilities too.

It is an employer's duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people who might be affected by their business. Employers must do whatever is reasonably practicable to achieve this.

This means making sure that workers and others are protected from anything that may cause harm, effectively controlling any risks to injury or health that could arise in the workplace.

Employers have duties under health and safety law to assess risks in the workplace. Risk assessments should be carried out that address all risks that might cause harm in your workplace.

Employers must give you information about the risks in your workplace and how you are protected, also instruct and train you on how to deal with the risks."


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"Reasonably safe for now" and "I've seen worse"  said by somebody else, will not provide a good defence in law when an employer/duty holder grips the bar. Employers have a duty to themselves, to employees and to visitors. If somebody was injured or killed because of an accident with the touchable live parts of this dangerous distribution board then the full force of the law would fall upon them.  There is no use saying that the door can be secured. It is NOT SEURED NOW, and LIVE parts are touchable. 

Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 – legislation explained (hse.gov.uk)

 

"Employer's responsibilities

Under the law employers are responsible for health and safety management. The following provides a broad outline of how the law applies to employers. Don't forget, employees and the self employed have important responsibilities too.

It is an employer's duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people who might be affected by their business. Employers must do whatever is reasonably practicable to achieve this.

This means making sure that workers and others are protected from anything that may cause harm, effectively controlling any risks to injury or health that could arise in the workplace.

Employers have duties under health and safety law to assess risks in the workplace. Risk assessments should be carried out that address all risks that might cause harm in your workplace.

Employers must give you information about the risks in your workplace and how you are protected, also instruct and train you on how to deal with the risks."


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