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Safety Notes
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to be limited or special mitigation measures taken.
WARNING
Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with
Council Directive 89/336/EEC.
Electricity at Work Regulations
The Electricity at Work Regulation 1989 came into force in England and Wales on the 1 April
1990. This 1989 Regulation places a duty on all employers and self-employed persons to
ensure the electrical system in their premises are constructed, maintained and operated in
such a manner as to prevent, so far as reasonably practical, danger. This includes ensuring all
electrical equipment connected to such electrical systems are safely constructed, maintained
and operated. All Xerox equipment have been designed to exacting safety standards. They
have all undergone a variety of stringent safety tests including earth bond, insulation resis
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tance and electrical strength tests. Xerox manufacturing plants have been awarded ISO 9000
quality certification and are subject to regular audits by the British Standards Institution or
equivalent national standards body. Xerox equipment which has been properly and regularly
serviced and maintained should not have to undergo additional specific safety tests pursuant
to the 1989 Regulation. Customers wishing to complete safety testing should contact Xerox for
advice prior to any test implementation. Xerox equipment should, however, be properly and
regularly serviced and maintained at all times.
QUESTION: What is the Electricity at Work Regulation?
ANSWER: The Electricity at Work Regulation 1989 came into force in England and Wales on
the
1 April 1990. This 1989 Regulation places a duty on all employers and self-employed persons
to ensure the electrical systems in their premises are constructed, maintained and operated in
such a manner as to prevent, so far as reasonably practicable, danger. This includes ensuring
all electrical products connected to such electrical systems are safely constructed, maintained
and operated.
QUESTION: Does Xerox comply with the Electricity at Work Regulation?
ANSWER: The regulation places a duty on all employers and self-employed persons to ensure
the electrical systems in their premises are, effectively safe. The regulation does not impose
on, amongst others, manufacturers or suppliers of such electrical systems. However, rest
assured that all Xerox equipment which Xerox and its authorized distributors supplies to cus
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tomers, conform with all the relevant safety legislation and standards.
The Electricity at Work Regulation (in England and Wales) UK ONLY