63—Work involving danger of direct contact with live conductors etc
In the case of work involving a danger of accidental direct contact with
exposed live conductors or exposed live parts of electrical equipment—
(a) the
work must only be carried out by a person who is competent and qualified to
carry out the work; and
(b)
except where the contrary is shown by reference to generally accepted industry
practices or the particular circumstances of the case, it will be presumed
that safe work practices require the person to carry out the work with a
competent assistant suitably trained in the work and—
(i)
in resuscitation; and
(ii)
in releasing persons from live electrical apparatus; and
(iii)
if appropriate, in rescuing persons from poles,
structures, elevated work platforms or confined spaces.