Prosecution will result from failure to comply and may void insurance leading to compensation claims.

Regulation 12

This regulation requires two forms of protection to be provided to prevent danger to those who may work on electrical equipment:

• switching off the current
• isolation of electrical equipment

1) Status: Absolute
A means must be provided for cutting off the supply to equipment in all conditions.

2) Status: Absolute
This point is concerned with the isolation of equipment and requires secure separation from every source of electrical supply when safe working dictates that equipment must be made dead.

3) Status: Reasonably Practicable
some equipment may be the source of electrical energy, and internal isolation is not possible. Nevertheless, measures must be taken to prevent the risk of injury.

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