Rubber matting in switchrooms?

[Pietros]

Hi guys,
What dictates the use of rubber matting on switchroom floors, is it just good practice or is it part of the EAW reg's?

Thanks in advance for any answers!

 

[ricicle]

As far as I know there is no 'regulation for it' although it might be in the Health and Safety Guidance on Electrical Safety At Work.
I think it has always been considered good practice although there are far better ways of ensuring your own safety, especially in a switchroom - ISOLATE THE SUPPLY

 

[Lectrician]

IMO the highest risk in a switch room is from arc flashes or shock due to contact with earth metalwork (ie, the trunk/encl). A concrete slab doesn't conduct too well - irrespective of how close to the origin contact to the mains in made.