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Xerox CopyCentre C20, WorkCentre M20 and WorkCentre M20i User Guide Page 1-11
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The Electricity at Work Regulations - UK ONLY
The Electricity at Work Regulation 1989 came into force in England and Wales on 1 April 1990.
This 1989 Regulation places a duty on all employers and self-employed persons to ensure the
electrical system in their premises is 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 safely constructed, maintained and operated.
All Xerox equipment has been designed to exacting safety standards and has undergone a
variety of stringent safety tests including earth bond, insulation resistance and electrical
strength tests. Xerox Limited 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 Limited (see page 1-13 for details) 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 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 that all electrical products connected to such electrical systems
are safely constructed, maintained and operated.
QUESTION: Does XEROX Limited 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 Limited
and its authorized distributors supplies to customers, conforms with all the relevant safety
legislation and standards.
QUESTION: Is XEROX equipment safe?
ANSWER: All XEROX equipment supplied by XEROX Limited and their authorized
distributors conforms to all relevant safety legislation and standards.