Electrical equipment Code for rural industry

Ever heard of the Code of Practice Electrical Equipment - Rural Industry (the Code)?

No, well read on!

This Code was developed by the Electrical Safety Office, a division of the Department of Employment and Industrial Relations, to help the rural industry to improve electrical safety.

The Code applies to plug-in and fixed electrical equipment used in rural industry work for example:

wiring systems, either inside or outside a building
switchboards where fuses and circuit breakers and other electrical items are located
overhead electric lines and associated equipment such as poles and cross arms
portable power tools such as drills and grinders
pumps and generators
electrical equipment used where stated electrical risk factors apply, such as when electrical equipment is used in wet areas or where equipment is subject to harsh treatment
areas where safety switches may be required.

For more information phone the Electrical Safety Infoline on 1300 650 662.

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