150Inspection and testing of electrical equipment

150 Inspection and testing of electrical equipment

(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.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $3 600; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $18 000.

(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 subregulation (1) ; and

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

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $3 600; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $18 000.

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

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

(a) next tested; or

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

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $1 250; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $6 000.

(4)  The record of testing –