The Australian Standard AS/NZS 3012: Electrical installations – Construction and demolition sites, is designed to establish sound practices for the safe use of electricity at construction and demolition sites . This standard sets out minimum requirements for the design, construction, and testing of electrical installations that supply electricity to appliances and equipment on construction and demolition sites
Purpose and Scope
The purpose of AS/NZS 3012 is to provide a framework for the safe use of electricity at construction and demolition sites, and to protect workers from electrical hazards . The standard is intended for use by professionals involved in electrical installation and management on construction and demolition sites .
Key Requirements
AS/NZS 3012 sets out requirements for the design, construction, and testing of electrical installations, including:
- Minimum requirements for electrical installations that supply electricity to appliances and equipment on construction and demolition sites
- Requirements for the safe use of electricity at construction and demolition sites
Reference in Work Health and Safety
The Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3012 is referenced in Work Health and Safety regulations
Some key aspects of AS/NZS 3012:2010 include:
General requirements: The standard outlines general requirements for electrical installations in construction and demolition sites, such as the selection and installation of appropriate equipment, proper earthing and bonding, and the use of protective devices.
Selection and installation of equipment: AS/NZS 3012:2010 specifies the requirements for selecting and installing electrical equipment, including portable tools, fixed machinery, and temporary lighting. It covers topics such as the rating and marking of equipment, the use of residual current devices (RCDs), and the installation of wiring systems.
Earthing and bonding: The standard provides guidelines for the earthing and bonding of electrical installations in construction and demolition sites. This includes the selection and installation of earthing electrodes, the use of earthing conductors, and the bonding of metal parts to ensure effective earthing and protection against electric shock.
Protection against electric shock: AS/NZS 3012:2010 outlines the requirements for protecting workers and the public from electric shock. This includes the use of RCDs, the installation of protective conductors, and the provision of suitable insulation and enclosures for electrical equipment.
Inspection, testing, and maintenance: The standard specifies the requirements for inspecting, testing, and maintaining electrical installations in construction and demolition sites. This includes periodic inspections, testing of equipment and wiring systems, and the maintenance of protective devices and earthing systems.
Safety signs and labels: AS/NZS 3012:2010 provides guidelines for the use of safety signs and labels in construction and demolition sites to warn workers of potential electrical hazards and to provide information on the proper use and maintenance of electrical equipment.
