Singapore legislation

Regulation 21

of Electricity (Electrical Installations) Regulations

Regulation 21

Instructions for treatment of electric shock

Amended byS 276/2023 wef 11/05/2023

Subregulation 1

Amended byS 276/2023 wef 11/05/2023

A consumer of electricity supplied to —

(a)

any premises which come within the meaning of “factory” given by section 5 of the Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006;

(b)

any premises where electricity is generated, transformed or used at high voltages; (c)any premises where an electrical installation which is not exempted from an electrical installation licence under section 71 of the Act is placed or installed; and

(d)

such other premises as the Authority may direct, shall post and maintain in a conspicuous part of the premises instructions in the English language and in either the Malay, Chinese or Indian language, as to the proper mode of treating persons suffering from electric shock.

Subregulation 2

The consumer of electricity supplied to premises referred to in paragraph (1) shall ensure that all persons employed therein or who are otherwise there with his authority or permission understand and are familiar with the instructions referred to in that paragraph.

Regulation 21 — Electricity (Electrical Installations) Regulations