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.