74Prohibition of electrical work on energised electrical

74 Prohibition of electrical work on energised electrical (1) The person must do all that is reasonably practicable to ensure the electrical work is not performed while the electrical equipment is energised unless: (a) it is necessary for the purposes of health or safety that the electrical work be performed while the equipment is energised; or (b) it is necessary for the equipment to be energised for the work to be performed properly; or (c) it is necessary for the purposes of testing the equipment under regulation 73; or (d) there is no reasonable alternative means of performing the work. 1 Some life-saving equipment must remain energised and operating while electrical work is performed. 2 Traffic lights may need to remain energised and operating while electrical work is performed.

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