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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 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 Technical Centre (see page 1) 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 WorkCentre Pro 665/685/765/785 Safety Certification and Environmental Compliance practicable, danger. This includes ensuring 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, conform 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 conform to all relevant safety legislation and standards. QUESTION: Is the Xerox equipment in my premises safe? ANSWER: All Xerox equipment supplied by Xerox Limited and their authorized distributors conform to all relevant safety legislation and standards. However, like all electrical equipment, they have to be regularly serviced and maintained by competent persons. Xerox Limited Customer Service Engineers ensure Xerox equipment is serviced and maintained to exacting Xerox safety standards. If you would like your Xerox equipment to be serviced and maintained to such high standards, please contact your local Xerox Limited Customer Service Organization. They will be pleased to assist you. QUESTION: Does the Xerox equipment in my premises comply with the Electricity at Work Regulations? ANSWER: All employers and self-employed persons must ensure that the electrical systems in their premises are safe. This will include ensuring Xerox equipment in such premises is safe. Xerox Limited’s Product Safety function has prepared a guide which contains a list of tests which may be completed by your Xerox Limited Customer Service Organization. THESE TESTS MUST BE CARRIED OUT ONLY BY PERSONS WHO POSSESS THE RELEVANT SKILL, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE TO CARRY OUT SUCH TESTS. Please contact the Xerox Limited Customer Service Organization for further information. WorkCentre Pro 665/685/765/785 Safety Certificationand Environmental Compliance THE USE OF INAPPROPRIATE TEST PROCEDURES AND TEST EQUIPMENT MAY PROVIDE MISLEADING RESULTS AND MAY CAUSE DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. QUESTION: I would like to carry out my own safety tests on the Xerox equipment in my premises. ANSWER: You may, of course, request such tests as you deem necessary to satisfy yourself that your Xerox equipment is safe. Your Xerox Limited Customer Support will be pleased to advise you on such testing. QUESTION: I require records of all tests ANSWER: After safety testing, your Xerox Limited Customer Service Engineer will provide you with a certificate which details the results of all tests completed. In the event of any defect being noted, the Xerox equipment will be switched off and disconnected from the supply until the defect has been corrected. You will be advised of such action to enable such defects to be corrected. PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST ENSURE THAT YOUR XEROX EQUIPMENT IS SAFE AT ALL TIMES Please contact us if you have any queries regarding the information provided in this document. Xerox Limited Product Safety, Xerox Limited...
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