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ELECTRICITY MODULE
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ELECTRICITY MODULE
Hazards:
Faulty equipment
Cuts or abrasions on leads
Overloading sockets
Working on high voltage electrical equipment
Working conditions i.e. wets areas
Risks:
Electrocution
Burns
Damage to Equipment
Fire
Employee Responsibilities:
Completing user checks prior to using electrical equipment
Reporting defective equipment using the Defect Reporting System
Marking defective equipment with ‘Do not use’ and ensuring it is placed within the designated Quarantine Area
Ensuring good housekeeping within their facility
Checks that are carried out by the person using the equipment, prior to & during use
Any faults should be reported to the management
Equipment taken out of use immediately & the fault recorded on the Fault Log
Things to look out for:
Damage, such as cuts or abrasions to the cable covering
Damage to the plug such as the casing is cracked or the pins are bent
Non-proprietary joints, including taped, in the cable
Outer covering of the cable not being gripped where it enters the plug/equipment. Is the coloured insulation of the wires showing
Equipment that has been used in conditions where it is not suitable, such as a wet or dusty workplace
Damage to the outer cover of the equipment or obvious loose parts or screws
Overheating (burn marks)
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About Us
Our Aims
Our Team
British Safety Council Award
Services
Health & Safety Management
Health & Safety Support
Emergency Line & RIDDOR Support
Health, Safety & Quality Assurance Meetings
On-Site Health & Safety Support Days
Fire Safety Calculator
Phone & Email Support
Event Safety Management
Assurance and Insight Programmes
Audit Benchmarking Service
Performance Review Meetings / Key Performance Indicators
Personal Injury Insurance Claims Management
Pool Safety Audit (Pool Assure)
Reactive Monitoring Programme / Accident & Incident Investigations
Support for Quest & Green Flag Venues
Unannounced Safety Inspections (USI)
RDHS Lead – Learning and Development
Automatic External Defibrillation
Emergency First Aid at Work
Evacuation Chair Course
Fire Safety Awareness Course
First Aid at Work Course
Food Safety In Catering Course
IOSH Managing Safely® Course
RDHS Lead: Online Health and Safety Inductions
Safe Moving and Handling Course
First Aid Needs Calculator
Spectator Safety Management Course
RDHS Engage – Our Communications
RDHS Engage – Online Resource Library
RDHS AIR – Health and Safety Software
RDHS AIR – Reports
RDHS AIR – Checklists
Case Studies
Global Events
UK Events
Sport and Leisure
News
Contact Us
Client Login
Terms and Conditions
E-Learning Moodle