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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