2.1 What must you do where there are stated electrical risk factors?
If proposed work involves a stated electrical risk factor, control measures (as outlined in section 3 of this code) must be implemented to prevent or minimise the electrical risk from the stated electrical risk factor. If specified electrical equipment is used by the employer or self-employed person for work that involves a stated electrical risk factor, the specified electrical equipment must:
- be connected to a type 1 or type 2 safety switch; or
- be inspected and tested at least annually by a competent person, and comply with AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment (non-Queensland Government link) when tested.
You should ensure that the circuit supplying electric light fittings that are accessible within arm's reach is protected by a safety switch.
If you have a safety switch installed for socket outlets, you should ensure that the installer provides a report of the post-installation test carried out on the safety switch. The report should indicate:
- the magnitude of the test current used to verify operation; and
- the time taken for the safety switch to disconnect the circuit when the test current was applied. 1
If you do not have a safety switch installed for socket outlets, you can provide safety switch protection of equipment by connecting it to a portable safety switch.
1 Note for licensed electrical persons — for type 1 safety switches the test current should not exceed 10mA. For type 2 safety switches the test current should not exceed 30mA.
Last updated July 16, 2009
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