4. Requirements for electrical work

Question 1/9

Under normal circumstances you should never perform energised electrical work (live work).

(Refer to Section 14 of Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 (the ES Regulation))

True
False

Question 2/9

Which Australian Standard will improve your workers' safety when they are required to work on or around low voltage electrical installations?

(Refer to part 6.1 of the Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice)

AS/NZS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment
AS/NZS 4836 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment
AS/NZS 3017 Electrical installations - Verification
AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment

Question 3/9

When should safety tag and lockout devices be made available to workers who are about to perform electrical work?

(Refer to Section 19 of the ES Regulation)

While electrical work is being performed
Prior to performing the electrical work
Retrofitted after the electrical work
Any time after receiving authorisation from a supervisor

Question 4/9

Your worker has isolated an item of electrical equipment by opening a circuit breaker (it is not under their sole effective control). Before you or your worker performs the electrical work, what must you do?

(Refer to Section 17 of the ES Regulation)

Ensure the installation has a circuit-breaker as a main switch
Ensure the circuit breaker is locked in the open position or other steps are taken to prevent it being accidentally closed
Check that any high voltage electric lines not forming part of the installation are disconnected
Consider whether the installation interferes with the supply of electricity to others

Question 5/9

After a circuit has been isolated, what precautions must you take before electrical work is performed?

(Refer to Section 17 of the ES Regulation)

Recognise limitations associated with the disconnection point
Attach a suitable warning sign to the device in a prominent position
Ensure that the electricity supply to the premises is subject to relevant restrictions
Ensure the distribution entity has approved for you to perform the electrical work

Question 6/9

Before performing installation work on a domestic residence, you identify the installation does not have a safety switch installed for the general purpose outlets. Are you permitted to perform the electrical work on that residence under Section 86 of the ES Regulation?

(Refer to Section 86 of the ES Regulation)

Question 7/9

After installing electrical equipment, what are your duties under Section 36 of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (the ES Act)?

(Refer to Section 36 of the ES Act)

Conduct a check test to identify whether it complies with the safety requirements of the manufacturer's instructions
To test and examine it to ensure it is electrically safe
Follow recognised industry practice and inspect the work
Produce a test report in the approved form containing the test results

Question 8/9

After performing electrical work on an electrical installation located in a hazardous area, what must you do prior to connecting it to electricity?

(Refer to Section 221 of the ES Regulation)

Contact the electricity regulator to seek authorisation to connect the electricity
Ensure the electrical work is inspected by an accredited auditor for hazardous areas
Have the installation inspected by a qualified engineer who is familiar with hazardous areas
Ensure the work is inspected and confirmed to work and will remain in good working order

Question 9/9

Workers who perform or help perform electrical work are required to be:

(Refer to Section 28 of the ES Regulation)

A qualified safety observer
Competent in rescue and resuscitation
Competent in testing the installation
Capable of isolating the installation