UETTDREL14A
Working Safely Near Live Electrical Apparatus as a Non Electrical Worker
WHS Regulation 2011, Chapter 4, Part 4.7 Clause 166
(a) a risk assessment is conducted in relation to the proposed work,
(b) control measures implemented are consistent with:
(i) the risk assessment, and
(ii) if an electricity supply authority is responsible for the electric line, any
requirements of the authority.
Maximum penalty in the case of an individual is $6,000; or in the case of a body corporate $30,000.
Training Requirements
Who needs to be trained?* Any person who operates item(s) of crane or plant within the minimum safe working distance; and
* Any person who observes the operation of a crane within the minimum safe working distance
What training must be done:
UETTDREL14A – Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non electrical worker; and
UETTDRRF06B – Perform Rescue from a live Low Voltage Panel; and
HLTAID001 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Course Durations: Initial training course: 2 Days / Refresher training course: 1 Day.
Minimum safe working distances
All crane, plant and load must maintain the following minimum safe working distances from energised electrical apparatus:
These clearances serve an important function. However, they are not practicable for certain workers. Those who successfully undertake this unit of competency and maintain their annual training & assessments can work within the Accredited Person Zone in accordance with all of the detailed conditions.
Note: Evidence of compliance is now required when tendering for Local Governments, Electrical Supply Authorities, Statutory Authorities, Government Departments and Major Construction Contracts