WHO NEEDS THIS LETTER?
This letter is required for a person who has been appointed as an Electrical Installation Controller for a workplace electrical installation. They will be responsible for overseeing the control of installation work, other than single phase and ensure that the work is done correctly to ensure compliance with the standard.
WHAT IS THIS LETTER FOR?
This letter shows that an Electrical Installation Controller has been appointed to oversee and supervise electrical installations, according to the requirements of the OHS Act. The letter allows these persons to act under the authority of the 16(2) in order to ensure that all electrical installations are correctly installed and compliant in the workplace.
WHY IS THIS LETTER IMPORTANT?
This letter shows that a person has been appointed to oversee the control of electrical installation work, other than single phase and ensure that the work is done correctly and is compliant with the standard. This provides evidence to an inspector that a basic structure is in place to ensure that electrical installations are correct and compliant in the workplace. This letter is relevant under section 4(2) of the Electrical Installation Regulations of the OHS Act and its availability shows that the employer is taking steps to comply with these Regulations in respects of ensuring all electrical installations are correctly installed and compliant in the workplace.
VALIDITY
This letter needs to be signed by the 16(2) (as the appointer) and by the appointee, dated and kept on record where it can be accessible to an inspector. A time period must be included for the appointment. Each appointee must have the relevant experience or accredited relevant qualification in order to be competent to perform these duties.
HOW DOES THIS WORK AS A CONTROL MEASURE?
In the hierarchy of controls this letter forms part of the administrative control measures which should be in place to ensure that all electrical installations are safe to use. This letter ensures that a responsible person is appointed to ensure that all electrical installations are correctly installed and compliant in the workplace.
