Who needs testing?
If you fall in to one or more of the following categories you will need to ensure that your Electrical Inspections and Testing are up to date and properly documented:
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Employees have access to an area that you are responsible for.
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Members of the public have access to such an area.
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The area is either rented or let to a third party.
The relevant legislation that applies in these circumstances includes:
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The Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974
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The Consumer Protection Act, 1987
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The Electricity at Work Regulations, 1989
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The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations, 1994
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The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, 1998
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The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations, 1989
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Failure to comply has resulted in fines and imprisonment.