Summary of the Notification of the Ministry of Interior Re: Safety in Connection with Electricity

1. Intention of the Law
   To prevent the danger from electricity involving the use of electric devices, electric cables, electrical wiring, prevention of excessive voltage, grounding conductors, and lightning conductors, as well as the protective equipment used in working in connection with electricity.
   
   
2. Framework and Enforcement of the Law
   To apply to all kinds of business, having one or more employee
   
   
3. Main Points of the Law
   
   
   1. The electric cables and electric equipment must not be defective.
   2. In the event of working near the objects with live electricity, the employee shall keep the distance as prescribed by the law unless:
      • the employee has protective equipment;
      • the objects are insulated
      • the employee technically performs the work.
       
   3. Types of electric cables must be suitable for the kinds of work and in line with the standards
   4. Cutouts must be equipped where cables in different sizes are connected; and between the electricity meters and indoor wires.
   5. Flexible cables and flexible cords used with portable electrical equipment shall be of unbroken length and without branches.
   6. There must be adequate outlets.
   7. Transformers, which have the electromotive force of 800 volts and over shall be installed according to the law.
   8. Every switch on the switchboard shall be easily accessible to turn on and off, and the switchboard must be firm enough to withstand the turning on and off.
   9. Electrical equipment with metallic frame shall be grounded.
   10. Chimneys shall be prevented from lightning.
   11. The employer shall provide the employee with protective equipment against the danger from electricity which has an electromotive force of 50 volts and over.