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ELECTRICAL SAFETY


                                                SUMMARY OF CONTROL MEASURES:-



                                                ●      Only use suitably competent and pre-
                                                       qualified electrical contractors;


                                                ●      Only competent electricians to undertake
                                                       repairs;


                                                ●      All electrical equipment (including battery
                                                       charges for power tools) must be PAT

                                                       tested;

                                                ●      Users of electrical equipment must

                                                       regularly check  electrical equipment for
                                                       signs of damage;


                                                ●      Check the condition of cracked or damaged
                                                       plug socket, loose socket pins, look for signs

                                                       of overheating, damaged or worn and
                                                       exposed cabling,


                                                ●      Never overload sockets;


                                                ●      Do not cover heaters or any electrical
                                                       equipment;


                                                ●      Report defects to your supervisor;


                                                ●      DO NOT USE FAULTY EQUIPMENT;

                                                ●      Use cable tidies;


                                                ●      Unplug equipment when cleaning or
                                                       checking electrical equipment;


                                                ●      Do not leave trailing leads;


                                                ●      See HSE Guidance Indg 231.










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