The Department of Labour (DOL) requirements state it is mandatory to comply with electrical regulations and you must 'take all practical steps to ensure your employee's safety'.
An accident with an un-tested appliance may result in a prosecution.
A fire insurance claim may be declined by not complying with DOL/Electrical regulations.
A fire insurance claim may be declined by not complying with DOL/Electrical regulations.
Facts:
- 1,200 fires are started every year from electrical faults - THAT'S 23 EVERY WEEK!
- 60 people a year are directly injured by electrical accidents
- 5 people a year die from electrocution
- In case of an electrical accident in the workplace DOL could use non-compliance with standards AS/NZS3760 as the basis for prosecution
- Any piece of equipment that is powered by electrical energy and that can be plugged into a wall socket needs testing
- Builder's appliances must be tested every 3 months
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