Health and safety responsibilities for grid-scale battery energy storage systems 

This ebulletin is for those with responsibilities during the life-cycle of battery energy storage systems (BESS), including designers, installers and operators. It will point you to information that will help you understand your duties. 

The relevant legislation includes:

• Health and Safety at Work Act 
• Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 
• Electricity at Work Regulations
  
  

HSE has produced a new webpage which includes information on:  

• health and safety regulations to manage health and safety risks of BESS 
• signposting to other government departments for information on planning permission, environmental protection and notifying your fire and rescue service  

Visit the webpage for further information: Grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).

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