Safety noticesDocuTech 61xx Operator Guide 1-7Electricity at Work Regulation - UKThe Electricity at Work Regulation applies only to England andWales.The RegulationThe Electricity at Work Regulation 1989 came into force inEngland and Wales on the 1 April 1990. This 1989 Regulationplaces a duty on all employers and self-employed persons toensure the electrical systems in their premises are constructed,maintained and operated in such a manner as to prevent, so faras reasonably practical, danger. This includes ensuring allelectrical equipment connected to such electrical systems aresafely constructed, maintained and operated.All Xerox equipment have been designed to exacting safetystandards. They have all undergone a variety of stringent safetytests including earth bond, insulation resistance and electricalstrength tests. Xerox Europe manufacturing plants have beenawarded ISO 9000 quality certification and are subject to regularaudits by the British Standards Institution or equivalent nationalstandards body.Xerox equipment which has been properly and regularly servicedand maintained should not have to undergo additional specificsafety tests pursuant to the 1989 Regulation. Customers wishingto complete safety testing should contact Xerox EuropeTechnical Centre for advice prior to any test implementation. Theaddress of the Xerox Technical Centre is provided in theprevious section, European Union declaration of conformity.Xerox equipment should, however, be properly and regularlyserviced and maintained at all times.Check your understandingPlease review the questions and answers that follow to ensurethat you understand the Electricity at Work Regulation inEngland and Wales.Question What is the Electricity at Work Regulation?
