Which RCD's Must be Tested
We interpret the act as follows:
All RCD's within the work place environment must be tested. Records are to be kept accordingly.
All RCD's within the work place environment must be tested. Records are to be kept accordingly.
Testing of residual current devices (62C)
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An employer must ensure that residual current devices used at the employer’s place of work are tested regularly by a competent person to ensure that the devices are operating effectively.
An employer must as soon as practicable replace a residual current device that is not operating effectively. An employer must keep a record of each testing of a residual current device until the next testing is carried out. This clause does not affect any requirement under Division 8 of this Part. Maximum penalty: Level 4. |
Refer to the following extract from the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Residual Current Devices) Regulation 2011 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 20002011 No 73