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Electrical Safety
Policy
The University is committed to ensuring staff, students,
contractors and visitors are not exposed to electrical hazards and the
consequences thereof. Accordingly, this policy and associated procedure aims to
provide protection from electrical shock as well as reduce the risk of fire.
Managers and supervisors are responsible to ensure that all
staff, students, contractors and visitors are aware and comply with the
provisions of this policy and associated procedure.
The Office of Commercial Services shall be responsible for
the maintenance, alteration, addition, testing, and repair of Electrical
Installations and shall maintain a register of all authorised electrical workers
on campus (including contractors).
All staff, students, contractors and visitors are strictly
prohibited from working on, or instructing any person to work on, electrical
installations and electrical appliances or equipment unless suitably qualified
to do so and prior approval is obtained from the Office of Commercial Services.
All electrical appliances, equipment and residual
current devices shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the procedure
to ensure that they are maintained in a safe condition.
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