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carrying out the work is not exposed to an electrical risk
    * replacing electrical equipment or a component of electrical equipment if that task can be safely performed by a person who does not have expertise in carrying out electrical work (e.g. replacing domestic fuses or light bulbs)
    * assembling, making, modifying or repairing electrical equipment as part of a manufacturing process
    * building or repairing ducts, conduits or troughs where electrical wiring is or will be installed if:
       * the ducts, conduits or troughs are not intended to be earthed
       * the wiring is not energised, and
       * the work is supervised by a licensed or registered electrical worker
    * locating or mounting electrical equipment, or fixing electrical equipment in place, if this task is not performed in relation to the connection of electrical equipment to an electricity supply
    * assisting a licensed electrician to carry out electrical work if:
       * the assistant is directly supervised by the licensed electrician, and
       * the assistance does not involve physical contact with any energised electrical equipment
    * carrying out electrical work, other than work on energised electrical equipment, in order to meet eligibility requirements in relation to becoming a licensed electrician.
Electrical work does not include work on electrical equipment that is operated by electricity at extra-low voltage except:
    * electrical equipment that is part of an electrical installation that is located in an area in which the atmosphere presents a risk to health and safety from fire or explosion
    * in relation to electrical equipment that is part of an active impressed current cathodic protection system within the meaning of AS 2832.1:2004.

4.2              Identify the hazards

See Section 2.1 of this Code.

4.3              Assess the risks
A risk assessment involves considering what could happen if someone is exposed to a hazard and the likelihood of it happening. Risks associated with electrical work may arise from:
    * the properties of electricity. Electricity is particularly hazardous because electrical currents are not visible and do not have any smell or sound
    * how and where the electrical work is carried out. Electrical work may be carried out in difficult conditions, including in wet weather conditions, confined spaces and in atmospheres that present a risk to health and safety from fire or explosion
    * the competence of the persons carrying out the electrical work.
If energised or 'live' electrical work is proposed to be carried out, a risk assessment must be undertaken before the work starts and it must be carried out by a competent person and recorded. For more information about energised electrical work, see Section 7 of this Code.
The following risk factors associated with carrying out electrical work should be considered: