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Latest News - Electrical Safety Act Ammendments15 Jul 2008 ELECTRICAL SAFETY ACT AMMENDMENTS
As of the 1st March 2006, the Electrical Safety Amendment Regulation (No 1) 2006 applies to our industry in Queensland.
This means that all amusement machines/devices connected to a 240 volt supply must be tested and tagged every six months, unless double insulated, which would have to be done every twelve months.
Additionally, all machines/devices must be protected through a residual current device/safety switch that complies with AS/NZS 3760.
In short, if the building/machine site does not have safety switch protection installed with their 240 volt power outlets you will not comply with the new legislation.
The electrical safety inspectors will have the right to have your machine/device disconnected and sticker it as not being in compliance with the Act. Penalties also can apply in this situation.
If a site/building does not have safety switches installed, you can arrange for a qualified electrician to install a safety switch power outlet in place of the existing power outlet that would provide the necessary protection and comply with the amended Act. Portable safety switches will not comply with the new regulations. It must be a fixed device.
We encourage all members to be diligent in complying with these new regulations. Residual current devices/safety switches have proven to be one the most effective measures, in recent times, to limit personal injury in accidents involving the mains supply.
For further information, contact the Electrical Safety Office in Queensland, or, you can view the legislation on their website at:
www.dir.qld.gov.au/law/legislation/amendments/esar2006/index.htm
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