Legislation has been in place for a number of years to ensure employers take all practical steps to provide a safe workplace or environment which is covered by Health and Safety in Employment legislation and the Electricity Act. Electrical Standard AS/NZS 3760:2003 covers how to comply with the above legislation and recommends appliances – any electrical item that can be plugged into a power point – are inspected at regular intervals ranging from 6months to 5 years.
APAT is an independent association able to provide you with information on:
| best practice |
keeping your business safe |
| compliance with current laws |
government updates |
APAT strongly urges you only to use fully trained staff with an extensive working knowledge of electricity to carry out this work so workplace safety is not compromised. Our accredited members provide a test, tag and documentation service that follows the AS/NZS 3760 standard. Electricity cannot be seen therefore poses an even greater hazard to users.
Your APAT accredited contractor will:
- Provide a written quote for the work
- Have a qualified electrician available
- Provide a detailed report and documentation on completion of work
- Outline re-test dates
Look for the APAT logo when choosing your next electrical appliance safety inspection company. If you are unsure about a the company who has performed your inspection or provided you with a quote please contact APAT and we will provide you with a free re-inspection and a database of accredited electrical safety inspectors in you area.
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Did you know that...
...1200 hundred fires a year in NZ are caused by electrical fault?
...an average of 6 people a year die from electrocution?
...2 years in prison and $100,000 fines can be handed down for unsafe work practices?
...in some cases 10 - 15% of all appliances tested failed?
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