To compete internationally, electrical installations and equipment must demonstrably comply with modern electrical safety structures required by international legislation governing the supply chain, as well as observing local regulations.
The purpose of this book is both to describe the management of electrical safety, i.e. the chief responsible electrical specialist's role including its various aspects and implications, and to provide guidance for creation of an adequate structure. It does not make reference to individual standards or to laws, which are typically national.

Matthias Surovcik is the founder and CEO of Technology Consulting Solutions GmbH, Hamburg. Together with his staff, he is a consultant and trainer in electrical safety for alternative drives and forms of energy, and supports both small and large companies independently in matters of electrical safety. The topic of responsibility and who holds it are of great importance in this context.