A guide to supplying safe electrical equipment - EESS

Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council

A guide to supplying safe electrical equipment - EESS

Published: 23 May 2013 · Category: Practical Guides

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Australia and New Zealands Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) A GUIDE TO SUPPLYING SAFE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS, SUPPLIERS, RETAILERS AND ALL TRADERS OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES AND FITTINGS WHO SHOULD READ THIS? Manufacturers and importers of electrical equipment Suppliers of electrical equipment Retailers of electrical equipment ERAC IS THE PEAK BODY OF REGULATORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION OF AN EFFECTIVE POLICY MAKING, INVESTIGATION, COMPLIANCE, ENFORCEMENT AND CONFORMANCE SYSTEM FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY ACROSS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION What does ERAC do? What is this Guide? BACKGROUND TO ERACS EESS Optimising Safety Harmonisation ERACs Compliance Strategy EQUIPMENT COMPLIANCE Who must Comply? Regulatory Framework ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SAFETY SYSTEM OVERVIEW General Safety Requirements Responsible Suppliers National Data Base Responsible Supplier Registration Evidence Of Conformity Level 3 Equipment CERTIFICATION Level 2 Equipment COMPLIANCE FOLDERS Level 1 Equipment EQUIPMENT DECLARATION Risk Engine Labelling with the Regualtory Compliance Mark TRANSITIONING FROM OLD TO NEW REGULATIONS What you need to know MARKET MONITORING OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Why Monitor? Audits And Inspections Who can be audited? What are the selection criteria? Incidents Alerts The Audit Process Outcomes of Audits ENFORCEMENT Assessment Process Warnings and Advisories Infringement Notices Offences and Prosecutions Prohibitions Recalls...