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New OH&S Regulations Testing Times for Non Compliance
The introduction of new National Occupational
Health & Safety regulations relating to electrical
safety ensure that all employers (including small businesses)
are now fully responsible for the health, safety and
welfare of employees and all others in the workplace.
Workcover now specifies that all plugged-in
items including computers, monitors, photocopiers, fax
machines, desk lamps, radios, heaters, power tools,
mobile phone chargers, kettles, refrigerators, extension
cords etc must be inspected and tested by a “competent
person” on a regular basis. |