37Duty to report events

37 Duty to report events (1) The following events must be reported under this section: (a) a serious electrical event;

Electrical Safety Act 2022 25 (b) a dangerous electrical event. (2) The following persons must report the event: (a) if the event occurs from the conduct of the holder of a licence – the holder of the licence; (b) if the event occurs from the conduct of a person under the supervision of the holder of a licence – the holder of the (c) in any other case – the occupier of the premises where the event occurs. (3) The report must be made to the to the Electrical Safety Regulator immediately after the person become aware that the event occurred. (4) The report may be given verbally or in writing. Example for subsection (4) The notice can be given by telephone, email or other electronic means. (5) In the case of a verbal report: (a) the report must include the details of the event requested by the Electrical Safety Regulator; and (b) a written report must also be given within 48 hours, unless not required by the Electrical Safety Regulator. (6) A written report must be in the approved form. (7) The Electrical Safety Regulator must acknowledge, in writing, any report received under this Division. (8) A person conducting a business or undertaking must keep a record of any event referred to in subsection (1) that occurs in relation to the business or undertaking for a period of 5 years after the event occurs.