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Who can inspect and test electrical equipment?
The inspection and testing of electrical equipment must be done by a 'competent person' as defined in the OHS Regulation 2001.
Regardless of who does the work the personnel must be authorised by the employer and must be adequately trained and instructed to do the work. Moreover, the person authorising the work must make sure that the inspection and testing program is appropriate and adequate for the needs of the workplace.
Some electrical inspection and testing tasks require a degree of technical expertise and interpretation of results and, therefore, can only be carried out by appropriately qualified personnel.
If in doubt, the person authorising the inspection and testing program must obtain advice from a person qualified in electrical matters, an electrician, electrical contractor or specialist testing provider.