Transitional provisionselectricity safety amendment. August 7, 2002 made by the lieutenant governor in council o. Regulation 41 mining electrical equipment paragraph a. The electrical safety act 2002 the es act is the legislative framework for electrical safety in queensland.
It can include items such as safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, highvisibility clothing, safety footwear and safety harnesses. Electrical safety act 2002 sect 14 meaning of electrical equipment 14 meaning of electrical equipment 1 electrical equipment means any apparatus, appliance, cable, conductor, fitting, insulator, material, meter or wire that a is used for controlling, generating, supplying, transforming or transmitting electricity at a voltage greater than extra low voltage. Oshas electrical standards are based on the national fire protection association standards nfpa 70, national electric code, and nfpa 70e, electrical safety requirements for employee workplaces. Safety switch legislation queensland check systems. This legislation is affected by amending provisions that have not yet come into operation or taken effect. Electrical safety act 2002 sect 14 meaning of electrical.
Electricity consumer safety act 2004 no 4 nsw part 1 preliminary e any other electrical equipment, or cl ass of electrical equipment, prescribed by the regulations. The model work health and safety act and work health and safety regulation set out the legal requirements applying to electrical safety in all australian jurisdictions except queensland, victoria and western australia. Electrical safety act 2002 as at 23 october 2017 act 42. Objectives of the electrical safety management plan provide the university of queensland senior management group with an assurance that the university manages the electrical infrastructure, electrical appliances, and associated electrical work in accordance with the electrical safety act 2002. Application of act to mines, petroleum plant and ghg storage plant 7. Electricity safety, quality and continuity regulations 2002 guidance document c. Table of contents interpretation 1 part 1 required permits electrical permit required 2 separate permits 3 building. A new reprint of the legislation will be prepared by the office of the queensland. Ministry of social affairs and health unofficial translation.
Under uk law the health and safety at work etc act 1974 hsw act in great britain or the health and safety at work northern ireland order 1978 in northern ireland employers are responsible for ensuring the safety and health of their employees and also the public, if they are at risk from those work activities. This is a republication of the electricity safety act 1971 including any amendment made under. Electricity legislation electricity in the workplace. Electrical safety act 2002 sect 14 meaning of electrical equipment 14 meaning of electrical equipment 1 electrical equipment means any apparatus, appliance, cable, conductor, fitting, insulator, material, meter or wire that. The objectives of this handbook are to enhance electrical safety awareness and mitigate electrical hazards to employees, the public, and the environment. It can include items such as safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, highvisibility. They place duties on employers, employees and the selfemployed to prevent danger. Ppe is equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work. Information about this reprint this regulation is reprinted as at 26 october 2012.
The imp ortance of the electrical safety act and the electrical safety regulation is appreciated when realising that it sets out the general powers and duties of the states electricity entities, and may amend in any way, the conditions upon. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. Electrical safety act 2002 electrical safety regulation 2002 current as at 26 october 2012. Arrangement of the regulations the electricity safety, quality and continuity regulations are made by the secretary of state for trade and industry under powers contained in the electricity act 1989 as amended by the utilities act 2000. Electricity safety regulations 2010 sr 201036 as at. This directive shall apply without prejudice to community legislation on safety and health requirements and specific.
Working near overhead and underground electric lines. The codes of practice provide guidance for electrical safety duties and. Inspections, powerline electrical contractors, power pole and powerline defects, pole staking and vegetation clearing. Continuity of the supply neutral conductor and earthing connections. Minimum approach distance, information transfer and training requirements. Jyaistha 12, 1925 saka the following act of parliament received the assent of the president on the 26th may, 2003, and is hereby published for general information. Hse and electrical safety electrical safety at work. Electrical safety act 2002 electrical safety act 2002 pdf, 923 kb last updated. The purpose of the es act is to prevent people from being killed or injured and property from being destroyed or damaged by electricity.
In august 2017, some amendments to the electrical safety act 2002 qld came into effect. Alberta regulation 1682002 safety codes act certification and permit regulation filed. The electrical safety act 2002 qld, supported by the electrical safety regulation 20 qld and the 4 codes of practice contain information on how to identify and manage electrical safety risks. These amendments target unsafe electrical work and practices, and are in addition to existing penalties and disciplinary actions available under the act. In situations where the work health and safety act 2011 the whs. Electrical safety summary 53 annex a 54 electrical safety terms and definitions 54 annex b 61 electrical safety codes and standards 61 annex c 63 energized electrical work permit 63 annex d 65 arcflash calculation steps 65 annex e 67 arc flash calculator tables 67 annex f 71 resources for electrical safety 71 annex g 73 references 73 annex h 74. Only amendments that have commenced are incorporated. This student manual is part of a safety and health curriculum for secondary and postsecondary electrical trades courses. Minister for education and minister for industrial relations. Under section 64c of the act, the electrical licensing committee may now direct an electrical work licence holder to undertake. Electrical safety code of practice2020 working near overheadand underground electric lines esopdf029 page 5 of 35 legislative framework the.
For more information on managing risks see identify, assess and control hazards and the model code of practice. The office of industrial relations is the regulator for the act, regulation and electrical safety codes of practice. Osha publications electrical occupational safety and. Electrical protection handbook 1990 bussman, cooper industries, inc. The amended es act will adopt terms and concepts from the the work health. The electricity safety, quality and continuity regulations 2002. There have been two important amendments to the electrical safety act 2002 that affect queensland licence holders. Amendments to the electrical safety act 2002 voltimum. Alberta regulation 168 2002 safety codes act certification and permit regulation filed. Hse and electrical safety under uk law the health and safety at work etc act 1974 hsw act in great britain or the health and safety at work northern ireland order 1978 in northern ireland employers are responsible for ensuring the safety and health of their employees and also the public, if they are at risk from those work activities. Jul 01, 2015 contents electrical safety act 2002 page 2 25 meaning of works of an electricity entity. The electrical safety act 2002 qld, supported by the electrical.
Electrical safety codes of practice and regulation. The electricity safety, quality and continuity regulations. This document supersedes the guide to safety management. Information about this reprint this reprint shows the legislation current as at the date on the cover and is authorised by the parliamentary counsel. The purpose of this act is to be achieved in the following ways. Electrical safety regulation 20 page 4 notes on provisions the electrical safety regulation 20 is made under section 210 of the electrical safety act 2002 the act and covers a wide range of matters relating to electrical safety, including. How purpose of act is to be achieved division 3 application of act 6. Osha, electrical safety related work practices, 29 cfr part 1910 9. Electricity safety regulation 2004 act legislation register. Electrical safety act 2002 reprinted as in force on 22 november 2012 reprint no. Electrical safety act 2002 as at 23 october 2017 act 42 of 2002 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary division 1 introduction 1. The electrical safety regulation 20 the es regulation identifies. The reprint shows the law as amended by all amendments that commenced on or before that day reprints act 1992 s 5c.
Electricity safety act 1971 act legislation register. Information about this reprint this reprint shows the legislation current as at the date on the cover and is authorised by. This extract refers to section 85 of the electrical safety regulation 20. Electrical safety act 2002 home queensland legislation. Contents electrical safety act 2002 page 2 25 meaning of works of an electricity entity. Working safely around downed electrical wires fact sheet. Electrical safety legislation electricity at work regulations 1989 the electricity at work regulations apply to all aspects of the use of electricity within the workplace. Application of electrical safety laws business queensland. The act was repealed by sec 57 of the electricity consumer safety act 2004 no 4 with effect from 3. Electrical safety legislation electricity healthy working. Occupational health and safety act, 1993 electrical installation regulations the minister of labour has, under section 43 of the occupational health and safety act, 1993 act no. Electricity safety act 1945 1946 no nsw legislation.
Amendments to the electrical safety act 2002 electrical. In january 2014 amendments are scheduled to commence that will align the electrical safety act 2002 with the work health and safety act 2011 to give a consistent approach to the regulation of these matters in queensland. In situations where the work health and safety act 2011 and the electrical safety act 2002 both apply, the electrical safety act 2002 qld takes precedence. The electricity safety, quality and continuity regulations 2002 made 24th october 2002 laid before parliament 28th october 2002 coming into force 31st january 2003 arrangement of regulations part i introductory 1. Electrical safety codes of practice and regulation business. Employers have duties concerning the provision and use of personal protective equipment ppe at work. Electrical safety act 2002 current as at 8 april 2016revised version reprint note schedule 2, definitions customer connection service, customer retail service, equipment committee, nerl qld and retailer were incorrectly omitted from an earlier version of this reprint due to an incorrect code that set the status of the definitions as repealed. Electrical safety act 2002 as at 23 october 2017 act. Design safety standards for electrical systems, and 1910. Declaration of phases, frequency and voltage at supply terminals. The imp ortance of the electrical safety act and the electrical safety regulation is appreciated when realising that it sets out the general powers and duties of the states electricity entities, and may amend in any way, the conditions upon which the saa wiring rules, as3000, apply. Electrical safety act 2002 department of justice and.
Disconnection of supply, refusal to connect and resolution of disagreements. The electrical safety regulation 20 qld helps you to identify specific ways to meet your. Safety management system audit and governance guide 6 version 2. Personal protective equipment ppe health and safety. Electrical safety act 2002 the es act is directed at eliminating the human cost to individuals, families and the community of death, injury and destruction that can be caused by electricity.
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