Xerox 490 ST, 480 ST manual Electricity at Work Regulation in England and Wales UK only

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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