This page contains some helpful resources, taken from various sources to assist your understanding of what is needed for your electrical safety.
Download a pdf of the Electricity Regulations 1997 here.
To purchase a copy of the standard AS/NZS3760 click on the link: www.standards.co.nz
Or download the whole Code of Practice here.
WHO MUST COMPLY? - In short every enterprise eg schools, government departments, factories, workshops, hotels, motels, restaurants, engineering and construction companies, offices, health care facilities, trades people etc.
Extract Electricity Regulations 1997 Regulation 94.
"PROTECTION against direct and indirect electrical contact. A person having control of any works, electrical installation, electrical appliance, or associated equipment must take all practical steps to minimise the risk of direct or indirect contact. "Download a pdf of the Electricity Regulations 1997 here.
Health and Safety
Section 6(c) of the Health & Safety in Employment Act (1992) states: "Every employer shall take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of employees while at work; (c) Ensure that plant used by any employee at work is so arranged, designed, made and maintained that it is safe for the employee to use." Link to section 6 of the act.AS/NZS3760
Extract from Foreword of AS/NZS3760:2003 "In-service testing is necessary for the safety of persons using the equipment and for the proper discharge of the obligations of employers and employees, as listed in legislation covering occupation health and safety matters. This Standard specifies in-service safety inspection and testing protocols and criteria that satisfy these obligations and provides a cost effective approach to safety without jeopardising personnel safety or involving excessive equipment downtime."To purchase a copy of the standard AS/NZS3760 click on the link: www.standards.co.nz
Commercial and Industrial Premises Code of Practice
A guideline for the provision of general safety and health covering portable electric equipment is outlined in the Commercial and Industrial Premises Code of Practice. Download a pdf of the applicable page (37) regarding portable electric equipment here.Or download the whole Code of Practice here.
WHO MUST COMPLY? - In short every enterprise eg schools, government departments, factories, workshops, hotels, motels, restaurants, engineering and construction companies, offices, health care facilities, trades people etc.
