Portable Electrical Equipment

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Portable Electrical Equipment
  1. Hazards
    1. unsuitable equipment
      1. inadequate maintenace
        1. defective apparatus
          1. environmental conditions:
            1. wet/damp
              1. dust, etc
                1. misuse/abuse
              2. equipment checks
                1. user checks
                  1. condition of cable - free from damage, no taped joints
                    1. plug - casing not cracked, pins not bent
                      1. outer cable sheath secured where it enters plug
                        1. external casing of equipment - free from damage
                          1. no evidence of wet or contamination
                            1. ensure test label is in date
                            2. formal visual inspection
                              1. all of the users checks, plus: remove plug cover and check fuse, check cord grip, check terminals are secure and no signs of internal damage
                              2. combined inspection and test
                                1. test using a portable appliance testing machine
                              3. frequency of maintenance
                                1. type of equipment - portable or fixed
                                  1. voltage of quipment
                                    1. manufacturer's/HSE recommendations
                                      1. initial integrity and soundness
                                        1. age
                                          1. working environment
                                            1. frequencny and duration of use
                                              1. foreseeable abuse and/or likelihood of damage
                                                1. modifications/repair history
                                                  1. previous maintenance history
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