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The Electrical Contractor Safety Program Guide
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The Electrical Contractor Safety Program Guide

Electricity is an energy that provides great benefits but also presents great risk. Importantly, poorly or inappropriately wired circuits can cause injury or death, while electrical faults can damage property by fire. This guide will navigate you through the electrical procurement process to comply with electrical standards and assist you in reaching a safe conclusion to works. This can be achieved by following the principles, processes and tools outlined in this guide.

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The Electrical Contractor Safety Program Guide

Published: 19 August 2016 · Category: Practical Guides

Electricity is an energy that provides great benefits but also presents great risk. Importantly, poorly or inappropriately wired circuits can cause injury or death, while electrical faults can damage property by fire. This guide will navigate you through the electrical procurement process to comply with electrical standards and assist you in reaching a safe conclusion to works. This can be achieved by following the principles, processes and tools outlined in this guide.

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THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SAFETY PROGRAM GUIDE December 2013 Electrical Hazard Warning Sign Disclaimer Whilst this guide endeavours to provide general information on work health and safety issues relating to electrical contractors it is important to note that it is a guide only and should not be relied upon as evidence of total compliance with your legal obligations or legal or professional advice. You must obtain your own legal and professional advice and satisfy yourself regarding your legal obligations and responsibilities regarding such issues. Copyright This work is not copyright. You may download, display, print and reproduce this material. This guide has been produced by the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade), 25 National Circuit, Forrest ACT, 2603. Written and produced by Jason Epps, Austrade ABN 11 764 698 227 Date: December 2013 ISBN: 978-0-9807059-9-7 2 December 2013 Australian Trade Commission The Electrical Contractor Safety Program Guide Contents Principle 1: Legislative Requirements 6 Principle 2: Risk Management 6 Principle 3: Safe Systems of Work 6 Resource material 7 Procurement and electrical safety 7 The Red Book 7 Responsibilities for the ‘best practice’ model 10 Identify the risks 13 Establish the safety framework 15 Select the procurement method 15 Detail your requirements 15 Develop safety requirements 16 Invite tenders 17 Provide safety requirements 17 Confirm suitability of documents 17 Assess safety systems 18 Select electrical contractor 18...

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