Preliminary steps
19 Preliminary steps
A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure the following before electrical work on or near energised electrical equipment commences at a workplace—
a competent person conducts a risk assessment in relation to the proposed electrical work and records the results of the risk assessment;Note—
Section 10 permits risk assessments to be conducted, in particular circumstances, in relation to a class of hazards, tasks, things or circumstances.
the area where the electrical work is to be carried out is clear of obstructions so as to allow for easy access and exit;
the point at which the electrical equipment can be disconnected or isolated from its electricity supply is—
clearly marked or labelled; and
clear of obstructions so as to allow for easy access and exit by the worker who is to carry out the electrical work or any other competent person; and
capable of being operated quickly;
the person authorises the electrical work after consulting with the person with management or control of the workplace.
Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.
Subsection (1)(c) does not apply to—
electrical work on or near electrical equipment if—
the work is to be carried out on the supply side of the main switch on the main switchboard for the equipment; and
the point at which the equipment can be disconnected from its electricity supply is not reasonably accessible from the work location; or
electric line work.
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