157Electrical work on energised electrical equipment – when permitted

157 Electrical work on energised electrical equipment – when permitted

(1)  A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that electrical work on energised electrical equipment is not carried out unless –

(a) it is necessary in the interests of health and safety that the electrical work is carried out on the equipment while the equipment is energised; or

| Example | | It may be necessary that life-saving equipment remain energised and operating while electrical work is carried out on the equipment. |

(b) it is necessary that the electrical equipment to be worked on is energised in order for the work to be carried out properly; or

(c) it is necessary for the purposes of testing required under regulation 155 ; or

(d) there is no reasonable alternative means of carrying out the work.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 000; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $30 000.

(2)  The electrical work that may be carried out under subregulation (1)(a) , (b) and (d) may include testing of the energised electrical equipment.