December HSEES deadlines reminder

Since December 19, 2024, new rules have strengthened the prevention of electrical risk during non-electrical work near electrical structures or installations.

Marie Faucon
EHS Consultant
Update : 
12.09.2025
Publication: 
17.12.2024

12/19/2024: Entry into force of the provisions relating to the prevention of electrical risks associated with non-electrical work carried out in the vicinity of overhead or underground electrical structures or installations.

The provisions relating to the prevention of electrical risks associated with non-electrical work carried out in the vicinity of overhead or underground electrical structures or installations come into force. They were introduced into the French Labor Code by Decree no. 2024-552 of June 17, 2024.

This includes non-electrical work (e.g. painting, deliveries, removals, pruning, etc.) carried out in the vicinity of electrical structures or installations that do not involve their conductive parts.

To find out more: What are the obligations when working near electrical installations or structures? - EHS Regulations - https://hse-reglementaire.com/