Complying with legislative compliance requirements forms part of the overall duty of an employer.

What if I don’t comply?

Non compliance can lead to fines, jail terms or both, for directors and key personnel if a staff member or third party is injured, either severely or fatally!

Under State and Territory specific legislation, an employer must ensure that any risk of injury from electricity at a place of work is controlled by way of regular testing, maintenance and inspection to ensure they remain safe for use.

An employer must ensure that a record is made and kept of all inspections and tests made and maintenance carried out on electrical items.

In particular the following information should be retained:

• The name of the person who made the inspection or carried out the test or Maintenance.
• The date on which or dates over which the inspection was made or the test maintenance was carried out.
• The result or outcome of the inspection and test or maintenance.
• The date by which the next inspection and test must be carried out.