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The Electricity at Work Regulation (in England and
Wales) UK ONLY
Electricity at Work Regulations:
The Electricity at Work Regulation 1989 came into force in England
and Wales on the 1 April 1990. This 1989 Regulation places a duty
on all employers and self-employed persons to ensure the electrical
system in their premises are constructed, maintained and operated in
such a manner as to prevent, so far as reasonably practical, danger.
This includes ensuring all electrical equipment connected to such
electrical systems are safely constructed, maintained and operated.
All Xerox equipment have been designed to exacting safety
standards. They have all undergone a variety of stringent safety tests
including earth bond, insulation resistance and electrical strength
tests. Xerox manufacturing plants have been awarded ISO 9000
quality certification and are subject to regular audits by the British
Standards Institution or equivalent national standards body.
Xerox equipment which has been properly and regularly serviced
and maintained should not have to undergo additional specific safety
tests pursuant to the 1989 Regulation. Customers wishing to
complete safety testing should contact Xerox (see page 1) for advice
prior to any test implementation.
Xerox equipment should, however, be properly and regularly
serviced and maintained at all times.
QUESTION: What is the Electricity at Work Regulation?
ANSWER: The Electricity at Work Regulation 1989 came into
force in England and Wales on the 1 April 1990. This 1989
Regulation places a duty on all employers and self-employed
persons to ensure the electrical systems in their premises are
constructed, maintained and operated in such a manner as to
prevent, so far as reasonably practicable, danger. This includes
ensuring all electrical products connected to such electrical systems
are safely constructed, maintained and operated.
QUESTION: Does Xerox comply with the Electricity at Work
Regulation?
ANSWER: The regulation places a duty on all employers and
self-employed persons to ensure the electrical systems in their
premises are, effectively safe.
The regulation does not impose on, amongst others, manufacturers
or suppliers of such electrical systems. However, rest assured that all
Xerox equipment which Xerox and its authorised distributors
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