161How the work is to be carried out

161 How the work is to be carried out

(1)  A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that electrical work on energised electrical equipment is carried out –

(a) by a competent person who has tools, testing equipment and personal protective equipment that –

(i) are suitable for the work; and

(ii) have been properly tested; and

(iii) are maintained in good working order; and

(b) in accordance with a safe work method statement prepared for the work; and

(c) subject to subregulation (5) , with a safety observer present who has the competence and qualifications specified in subregulation (4) .

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 person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the person who carries out the electrical work uses the tools, testing equipment and personal protective equipment properly.

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.

(3)  For the purposes of subregulation (1)(b) , the safe work method statement must –

(a) identify the electrical work; and

(b) specify hazards associated with that electrical work and risks associated with those hazards; and

(c) describe the measures to be implemented to control the risks; and

(d) describe how the risk control measures are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed.

(4)  For the purposes of subregulation (1)(c)  –