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Electrical Installations .
2330 Technical Certificate & 2356 .
In the context of the Regulations where the risk is very often that of death from Electrocution & where the nature of the precautions which can be taken are so often very simply & cheap e.g. Insulation surrounding cables . the level of duty to prevent that Danger approaches that of an “ Absolute Duty “
Here is a Summary of the Regulations you most likely to have Comply with & whether they are regarded as “ Absolute “ or “ Reasonably Practicable “
Regulation 4 :
Standard of Duty : “ Reasonably Practicable “
All electrical systems shall be constructed & maintained to prevent Danger .
All work activities are to be carried out so as not to give rise to Danger .
Regulation 5 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
No electrical equipment is to be used where its strength & capability may be exceeded so as to give rise to Danger .
Regulation 6 :
Standard of Duty : “ Reasonably Practicable “
Electrical equipment sited in adverse or hazardous environments must be suitable for those conditions .
Regulation 7 :
Standard of Duty : “ Reasonably Practicable “
Permanent safeguarding or suitable positioning of Live conductors is required .
Regulation 8 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
Equipment must be Earthed or other suitable precautions must be taken . e.g. the use of Residual Current Devices . Double Insulated equipment . reduced voltage equipment etc .
Regulation 9 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
Nothing is to be placed in an Earthed Circuit conductor that might . without suitable precautions give rise to Danger by breaking the electrical continuity or introducing a high Impedance .
Regulation 10 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
All joints & connections in systems must be mechanically & electrically suitable for Use .
Regulation 11 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
Suitable protective device should be installed in each system to ensure all pats of the system & users of the system are safeguarded from the effects of Fault conditions
Regulation 12 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
Where necessary to prevent Danger . suitable means shall be available for cutting Off the electrical supply to any electrical equipment . ( Note drawings of the Distribution equipment & methods of identifying circuits should be readily available . Ideally . mains-signed isolation switches should be provided in practical work areas )
Regulation 13 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
Adequate precautions must be taken to prevent electrical equipment . which has been made Dead in order to prevent Danger . from becoming Live while any work is carried out .
Regulation 14 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
No work can be carried out on Live electrical equipment unless this can be properly justified This means that [ risk assessments are required ] is such work is to be carried out . suitable precautions must be taken to prevent Injury .
Regulation 15 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
Adequate working space . adequate means of access & adequate lighting shall be provided at all electrical equipment on which or near which work is being done in circumstances that may give rise to danger .
Regulation 16 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
No person shall engage in work that requires technical knowledge or experience to prevent Danger or injury unless he or she has that Knowledge or experience . or is under Appropriate Supervision .
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" Reasonably Practicable or Absolute “
" Reasonably Practicable or Absolute “
If the requirement of the regulation is “ Absolute “ Then that regulation must be met regardless of Cost or any other consideration . if the Regulation is to be met “ so far as is reasonably practicable “ Then risks . cost . time . trouble & difficulty can be considered .
Electrical Installations .
2330 Technical Certificate & 2356 .
In the context of the Regulations where the risk is very often that of death from Electrocution & where the nature of the precautions which can be taken are so often very simply & cheap e.g. Insulation surrounding cables . the level of duty to prevent that Danger approaches that of an “ Absolute Duty “
Here is a Summary of the Regulations you most likely to have Comply with & whether they are regarded as “ Absolute “ or “ Reasonably Practicable “
Regulation 4 :
Standard of Duty : “ Reasonably Practicable “
All electrical systems shall be constructed & maintained to prevent Danger .
All work activities are to be carried out so as not to give rise to Danger .
Regulation 5 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
No electrical equipment is to be used where its strength & capability may be exceeded so as to give rise to Danger .
Regulation 6 :
Standard of Duty : “ Reasonably Practicable “
Electrical equipment sited in adverse or hazardous environments must be suitable for those conditions .
Regulation 7 :
Standard of Duty : “ Reasonably Practicable “
Permanent safeguarding or suitable positioning of Live conductors is required .
Regulation 8 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
Equipment must be Earthed or other suitable precautions must be taken . e.g. the use of Residual Current Devices . Double Insulated equipment . reduced voltage equipment etc .
Regulation 9 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
Nothing is to be placed in an Earthed Circuit conductor that might . without suitable precautions give rise to Danger by breaking the electrical continuity or introducing a high Impedance .
Regulation 10 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
All joints & connections in systems must be mechanically & electrically suitable for Use .
Regulation 11 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
Suitable protective device should be installed in each system to ensure all pats of the system & users of the system are safeguarded from the effects of Fault conditions
Regulation 12 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
Where necessary to prevent Danger . suitable means shall be available for cutting Off the electrical supply to any electrical equipment . ( Note drawings of the Distribution equipment & methods of identifying circuits should be readily available . Ideally . mains-signed isolation switches should be provided in practical work areas )
Regulation 13 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
Adequate precautions must be taken to prevent electrical equipment . which has been made Dead in order to prevent Danger . from becoming Live while any work is carried out .
Regulation 14 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
No work can be carried out on Live electrical equipment unless this can be properly justified This means that [ risk assessments are required ] is such work is to be carried out . suitable precautions must be taken to prevent Injury .
Regulation 15 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
Adequate working space . adequate means of access & adequate lighting shall be provided at all electrical equipment on which or near which work is being done in circumstances that may give rise to danger .
Regulation 16 :
Standard of Duty : “ Absolute “
No person shall engage in work that requires technical knowledge or experience to prevent Danger or injury unless he or she has that Knowledge or experience . or is under Appropriate Supervision .
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" Reasonably Practicable or Absolute “
" Reasonably Practicable or Absolute “
If the requirement of the regulation is “ Absolute “ Then that regulation must be met regardless of Cost or any other consideration . if the Regulation is to be met “ so far as is reasonably practicable “ Then risks . cost . time . trouble & difficulty can be considered .
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