The Electrical safety code of practice 2010 – Electrical equipment rural industry gives practical advice about how owners and operators of rural businesses can manage risks associated with electrical farm equipment such as power tools, motors, pumps, fixed electrical installations and the activity of electric welding.

        

The Electrical safety code of practice 2010 – Electrical equipment rural industry provides the following ways of managing electrical safety duties:

1. Examine all specified electrical equipment in the workplace annually. Assess all electrical equipment, noting defects and arrange for them to be fixed.
2. Assess whether there is electrical risk, including stated electrical risk factors.
3. Manage the stated electrical risk factors by:

• assessing the risks and implementing measures to control the risks
• using safety switch protection or regular testing and inspection
• visually checking all electrical equipment prior to use or connection
• continuing to monitor work areas and electrical equipment on an ongoing basis.