How can workplaces best manage electrical safety testing to ensure compliance with
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compliance does not have to be an expensive, difficult chore
the best way is to buy good, easy to use apparatus and do it yourself
DIY is much cheaper than having someone do it for you
DIY is more reliable than having someone do it for you because you keep the records yourself and manage the test intervals and the movement of appliances in your workplace
test records can easily be created and managed by anyone with reasonable knowledge of Microsoft Excel
the Regulations only require a ‘Competent Person’ to do the testing
nearly all TAFE Colleges and many Registered Training Organizations conduct short training courses which will teach ‘competence’. No specialized electrical or technical knowledge is required
the SafeWork or Workcover departments in each state will provide workplaces with information on the Regulations and record keeping requirements |
Electrical Safety Testing in the Workplace – why should you be doing it ?
It is a requirement of the OHS&W Regulations that all persons performing electrical safety testing are competent and trained in use of the equipment. The Australian Standard AS/NZS 3760 requires the workplace manager or supervisor to be responsible for ensuring compliance. All easytest products are designed to test to this Standard. No liability will be accepted if the apparatus is used for any other purpose than it is designed for, or if used by any non-competent person.
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