Occupational Health & Safety & Aust Standards
Have an understanding & knowledge of
Australian Standard 3760 and Code of Practice
NSW OH&S Regulation 2001
Electrical Practices for Construction Work
Electricity
Understand the need for inspection and testing electrical appliances
Have an understanding of the dangers of electricity
Electricity & its components: - volts, ohms, amps, watts, earth
Ohms law
Determine the Equipment Class
Class I
Class II
Lead Set
EPOD
RCD (safety switches)
Portable Appliance Testers
Be able to use a PAT safely & effectively
Inspections & Tests
To Conduct the appropriate Inspections & Tests
Visual & Physical
Earth Bond
Earth Screen
Insulation
Polarity
Class I Leakage
Class II Leakage
RCD Timed Test
Documentation
Attach the appropriate Tag
Complete the Documentation on the results