Electrical Machinery
Regulations
Learning Objectives
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Electrical Control Gear
Portable electric tools
Inspection authorities
Bare conductors on premises
Electrical Machinery Regulations
Electrical control
gear
4 Label
all controlling apparatus, on the front
and back if applicable.
4 Notices shall be posted at control gear of
locked out electrical Machinery(Warning).
4 No person shall act contrary to this warning.
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Portable electric tools
The Use of portable electric tools operating at
more than 50V is prohibited unless ~
4 Earth leakage protection is provided as per
SABS 767.
4 Individual double wound isolating
transformer. Secondary unearthed(SABS
743).
4 High frequency generator approved by the
Chief inspector.
Electrical Machinery Regulations
Portable electric tools
4 Double
or reinforced insulation
Portable electric tool with double or
reinforced insulation cannot be sold unless~
4 It is clearly marked.
4 Insulation constructed as per SABS 1157.
Portable electric tool cannot be used unless it
has a on and off switch.
User to maintain in a serviceable condition.
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Approved Inspection Authorities
The Chief inspector may~
4 Approve any organisation performing
prescribed functions regarding the testing
and manufacture of electrical machinery.
4 Require certain submissions(E.g.
Equipment, resources, qualifications,
experience etc.).
4 Withdraw approval at any time.
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Bare conductors on premises
4 Bare
conductors other than power lines, on
premises shall be installed(placed) to
prevent contact.
4 Warning notices should be displayed.
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