Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION 2011 - REG 150

    (1)     A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that electrical equipment is regularly inspected and tested by a competent person if the electrical equipment is—

        (a)     supplied with electricity through an electrical socket outlet; and

        (b)     used in an environment in which the normal use of electrical equipment exposes the equipment to operating conditions that are likely to result in damage to the equipment or a reduction in its expected life span, including conditions that involve exposure to moisture, heat, vibration, mechanical damage, corrosive chemicals or dust.

Maximum penalty: tier G monetary penalty.

Note     Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see  s 6A).

    (2)     In the case of electrical equipment that is new and unused at the workplace, the person conducting the business or undertaking—

        (a)     is not required to comply with subsection (1); and

        (b)     must ensure that the equipment is inspected for obvious damage before being used.

Maximum penalty: tier G monetary penalty.

Note 1     Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see  s 6A).

Note 2     However, electrical equipment that is unsafe must not be used (see  s 149).

    (3)     The person must ensure that a record of any testing carried out under subsection (1) is kept until the electrical equipment is—

        (a)     next tested; or

        (b)     permanently removed from the workplace or disposed of.

Maximum penalty: tier I monetary penalty.

Note     Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see  s 6A).

    (4)     The record of testing—

        (a)     must state the following:

              (i)     the name of the person who carried out the testing;

              (ii)     the date of the testing;

              (iii)     the outcome of the testing;

              (iv)     the date on which the next testing must be carried out; and

        (b)     may be in the form of a tag attached to the electrical equipment tested.