Legislation w.r.t. working on an Electrical Panel/DB

[chee_dee]

Good day all

I have obtained my Red Seal (Electromecanician/Millwright) back in 1999. This is probably the 10th factory I am working at as an Electrician.

My current Ops Manager has just informed me that I am not allowed to work on any electrical panel because I am not registered.

I have never been registered. I only have a Red seal and an N5 Certificate. Currently busy with N6.

Is this true? According to the OHSACT it seems to be.

Some light on the situation would be appreciated.

[Dave A]

In terms of the Electrical Installation Regulations R 242 of 2009, 5.4 -

A registered person shall exercise general control over all electrical installation work being carried out, and no person may allow such work without such control.

[chee_dee]

Thanks Dave.

Does that mean I have to complete my Installations rules paper 1 and 2 before I can work on Machinery Panels again? These Panels are various factory machines. Including VCD's and PLC's. I am not referring to the General Electric Panels. Ie lights and plugs.

[Dave A]

Does that mean I have to complete my Installations rules paper 1 and 2 before I can work on Machinery Panels again?

You can work on them, as long as it's under the general control of a registered person.

[chee_dee]

And this "Registered person" will be Single phase tester/Installations Electrician/Master Installation Electrician? Right?

[Dave A]