Div 5Work in proximity to exposed conductors or electrical equipment

Division 5 Work in proximity to exposed conductors or electrical equipment Electrical Safety Regulations 2024 74 (4) Except where the contrary is shown by reference to generally accepted industry practices or the particular circumstances of the case, the person must carry out the work with a competent assistant who is suitably trained: (a) in the work; and (b) in resuscitation; and (c) in releasing persons from live electrical apparatus; and (d) if appropriate – in rescuing persons from poles, structures, elevated work platforms or confined spaces. (5) Despite subregulation (3), electrical work may be performed closer than the proximity limits if: (a) suitable barriers or earthed metal shields are installed between the person performing the work and the conductors or electrical equipment; or (b) the work consists only of testing equipment that is designed so that the approach limits cannot be complied with; or (c) the work consists of earthing the conductors or equipment and is performed after the exposed conductors are isolated and proved to be de-energised. (6) When calculating proximity for this regulation: (a) a person includes any article of clothing worn by the person, and any conductive object the person is handling; and (b) a person does not include any object that alone or with another object: (i) is an extension of the person; and (ii) is insulated and tested to be safe for use on and near the exposed conductor or exposed part of electrical equipment; and (c) a machine includes anything the machine is handling, other than: (i) a person; or (ii) a handheld object a person is handling; and (d) a vehicle or vessel includes anything the vehicle or vessel is carrying or otherwise handling.

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