Electrical Machinery Regulations, 1988
10. Portable electric lights

 

1.    No person shall use a portable electric light the operating voltage of which exceeds 50 unless -

a.    it is fitted with a substantial handle which is made of non-hygroscopic, non-conducting material;

b.    all live metal parts or parts which may become live owing to a faulty circuit are completely protected against accidental contact;

c.    the lamp is protected by means of a substantial guard firmly fixed to the insulated handle; and

d.    the cable lead-in is such that the insulation can withstand rough use.

2.    No person shall use a portable electric light in wet or damp conditions or in closely confined spaces inside metal vessels or when he is in contact with large masses of metal, unless, subject to the provisions of subregulation (1) -

a.    the lamp is connected to a source of electrical energy incorporating an earth leakage protection device the construction of which meets the requirements of a safety standard incorporated for this purpose in these regulations under section 36 of the Act; or

b.    the operating voltage of the lamp does not exceed 50V, and where this electrical energy is derived from a transformer such transformer shall have separate windings.

 

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