Electricity At Work Regulations - Xerox 6030 User Manual

WARNING
Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with
Council Directive 89/336/EEC.
The Electricity at Work Regulation

Electricity at Work Regulations

The Electricity at Work Regulation 1989 came into force in England and Wales on 1 April 1990. This
1989 Regulation places a duty on all employers and self-employed persons to ensure the electrical sys-
tem 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 has 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 Regula-
tion. Customers wishing to complete safety testing should contact Xerox 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
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 con-
nected 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 elec-
trical 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 authorized distributors supplies to customers, conforms with all the relevant safety
legislation and standards.
QUESTION: Is Xerox equipment safe?
ANSWER: All Xerox equipment supplied by Xerox and their authorized distributors conform to all rel-
evant safety legislation and standards.
Safety Notes
(in England and Wales) UK ONLY