Safety switches
Safety switches monitor the flow of electricity through a circuit. They automatically shut off the electricity supply when current is detected leaking from faulty switches, wiring or electrical appliances. This stops the chance of current flowing to earth, through a person, electrocuting them.
Safety switches can be either installed on the switchboard or be portable.
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Do I need a safety switch at work?
The Electrical Safety Act 2002 (PDF, 788 KB) states that an employer or self-employed person has an obligation to ensure that the person’s business or undertaking is conducted in a way that is electrically safe.
Electrical safety regulations impose different requirements depending on the type of work done.
Last updated July 15, 2005