AS/NZS 4836:2023 Safe working on or near low-voltage and extra-low voltage electrical installations and equipment
Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
Supersedes: AS/NZS 4836:2011 Amd 1:2017 Safe working on or near low-voltage and extra-low voltage electrical installations and equipment
Supersedes: AS/NZS 4836:2011 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment
Draft Designation: DR AS/NZS 4836:2022The objective of this document is to provide principles, guidelines, practices and recommended safe working procedures when working on or near low‑voltage electrical installations and equipment.
The major changes in this edition involve additional information on the following:
(a) Principles of risk management, assessment of risk and risk treatment.
(b) Working with asbestos and polychlorinated biphenyls.
(c) Working below ground level.
(d) Cutting cables and wiring enclosures.
(e) Selection and use of test equipment.
(f ) Selection and use of personal protective equipment.
(g) Preservation of an incident scene.
The inclusion of roles and responsibilities in AS/NZS 4836:2023, was approved by the Standards Australia Production Management Group on 16 September 2021.
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AS/NZS 4836:2023 outlines principles, guidelines and procedures for safe work on or near low-voltage and extra-low voltage electrical installations and equipment. It provides a minimum set of procedures, safety requirements and recommendations to manage the hazards associated with electricity, specifically arc blast, arc flash, electric shock, and electrocution. Originated as AS/NZS 4836:2001. Previous edition 2011. Third edition 2023.
Contents:
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: Principles Of Risk Management
Section 3: Isolation, Fault-Finding And Testing
Section 4: Risk Control For Specific Situations
Section 5: Work On Or Near Elevated Electrical Equipment, Poles, Structures And Overhead Conductors
Section 6: Working Below Ground On Cables Or Services
Section 7: Energisation Of Electrical Installation Or Equipment
Section 8: Safety Equipment And Tools
Section 9: Test Equipment
Section 10: Supervision
Section 11: Personal Protective Equipment
Section 12: Electrical Incidents
Appendix A (informative): SWMS Risk Assessment Form
Appendix B (informative): Arc Flash Guidelines
Appendix C (informative): Electric Shock Survival
Appendix D (informative): Lock Out Tag Out
Appendix E (informative): Bowtie Analysis
Wiring Rules.
Australian Energy Council; Australian Industry Group; Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union— Electrical Division; Consumers Federation of Australia; Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council, Australia; Electrical Safety New Zealand; Electrical Workers Registration Board; ElectroComms&Energy Utilities Industry Skills Council; Energy Networks Australia; Engineering New Zealand; Engineers Australia; Institute of Electrical Inspectors; Master Electricians Australia; Master Electricians NZ; National Electrical and Communications Association; National Electrical Switchboard Manufacturers Association; The Manufacturers' Network; WorkSafe New Zealand.
