- Competency Requirements
- Electrical work and supervision of electrical work must only be conducted by competent licenced electrical workers and/or electrical engineers.
- Electrical equipment/tools must only be operated by workers who can demonstrate they are familiar with their use and the safety features. A person with Trade Certification is considered competent in the use of electrically powered tools associated with the work they perform.
- Testing and tagging is to be conducted by approved and qualified workers.
- Fit for Purpose Plant & Equipment
- All electrical installations (temporary or permanent) and portable electrical equipment must be installed, tested and commissioned in accordance with the relevant standards or local electrical regulatory requirements.
- All electrical equipment must be inspected, calibrated/have current test tags (as required) and approved by a competent person prior to use. The following electrical equipment must be tested and tagged at regular intervals as defined in AS/NZS 3012, or local equivalent standard:
- All construction wiring, including switchboards and wiring within relocatable structures before connection to the mains supply.
- Flexible extension cords, portable tools and electrical plant.
- Electrical appliances in site amenities, sheds, offices.
- Work Activity Requirements
- Relevant local electrical regulatory requirements, network licences, certificates of electrical compliance and/or permits must be determined prior to commencement of works.
- Low/High Voltage signs must be in place for work on all electrical installations, except in circumstances where fault finding, testing and commissioning work or electrical supply cannot be interrupted.