7. Extension leads
Where extension leads are used, the principal and/or their delegate must ensure that they comply with Australian Standards, AS/NZS 3199 and tested in accordance with the Testing and Tagging of Electrical Equipment Frequency Guide .
An extension lead should:
- have plugs with three metal cores (pins)
- be placed carefully around furniture to avoid being pinched
- preferably be secured, for example, taped to the floor or along wall edges
- not be placed near heaters
- not connected in a piggy back manner
- not placed under carpet or rugs to avoid over heating
- be selected for the intended purpose (for example, duty lead is used for outdoor/garden works).
Extension leads must be tested and comply with Australian Standards, AS/NZS 3199
Reviewed 21 June 2024