The Electricity At Work Regulations - Uk Only - Xerox WorkCentre Pro 412 User Manual

The Electricity at Work Regulations - UK ONLY

Page A-6
Product. It does not emit hazardous radiation as the beam is
totally enclosed during all phases of customer operation and
maintenance.
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 is 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
safely constructed, maintained and operated.
All Xerox equipment has been designed to exacting safety
standards and has undergone a variety of stringent safety tests
including earth bond, insulation resistance and electrical
strength tests. Xerox Limited 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 Limited Technical Centre (see page A-8) 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 that all electrical products
connected to such electrical systems are safely constructed,
maintained and operated.
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