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CurrentContact with equipment being worked on
Chapter 4Hazardous work
Part 4.7General electrical safety in workplaces and energised electrical work
Division 4.7.4Electrical work on energised electrical equipment
160 Contact with equipment being worked on
A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that, while electrical work is being carried out on energised electrical equipment, all persons are prevented from creating an electrical risk by inadvertently making contact with an exposed energised component of the equipment.
Maximum penalty: tier E monetary penalty.
Note Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see s 6A).
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