OHS Regulations

OH&S Chapter 4, Division 8, Clause 64 (1) Employer's Responsibility

1. An employer must ensure that any risk of injury from electricity at a place of work is eliminated or, if elimination is not reasonably practicable, the risk is controlled.
2. An employer must ensure that:
* All electrical installations, electrical articles and associated equipment at a place of work are safe to use and are regularly inspected, tested and maintained to ensure they remain safe for use and are repaired or replaced if unsafe

H&S Chapter 4, Division 8, Clause 65 Maintenance of Records

1. An employer must ensure that a record is made and kept of all inspections and tests made and maintenance carried out on electrical articles and electrical installations required by this Part.
2. In particular, the following information is to be recorded:
- the name of the person who made the inspection or carried out the test or maintenance,
- the date on which, or dates over which, the inspection was made or the test or maintenance was carried out,
- the result or outcome of the inspection, test or maintenance,
- the date by which the next inspection and test must be carried out.

Maximum penalty: Level 2

1. Work Cover Frequently Asked Questions - Testing and Tagging
2. Penalties for non-compliance

1. Fines
2. Manslaughter