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Electricity kills and injures people. Around 1000 electrical accidents at work are reported to the Health and Safety Executive each year and about 25 people die of their injuries.
Many deaths and injuries arise from the following:
There are several different types of health and safety legislation that cover electricity, including the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (or Electricity at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1991 (as amended)). See the HSE or HSENI websites for a full breakdown of these Regulations. Their links can be found below.
The Electricity at Work Regulations 
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The Electricity at Work Regulations NI
PAT testing is short for portable appliance testing. Portable appliances include any appliance which has a plug and a cable and can be moved. They include items like toasters and kettles, as well as items like photocopiers. The law does not require frequent testing of portable appliances, only that your electrical appliances are maintained. The HSE publishes specific advice on portable appliances, depending on your work environment. This advice can be accessed by clicking on the links listed below.
Maintaining portable electrical equipment in offices and other low-risk environments
Safety in electrical testing at work
Maintaining portable electrical equipment in hotels and tourist accommodation
The information above is only intended to be used as a general guide. If you are working with electricity, you will want more information from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE or HSENI). They have a section of their website devoted specifically to electricity and working which can be accessed by following the link below.