Electrical safety - 榴莲视频app of 榴莲视频app 鈥� UOW

Electrical risks are caused directly or indirectly by electricity.

The 榴莲视频app has developed resources and simple measures to assist with the management of electrical safety risks.

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Electricity can KILL or severely injure people and cause damage to property!

Any exposure to electricity must be reported immediately to either your supervisor, UOW representative or manager, followed by the WHS Unit. All exposure to electricity will also require an Incident/Hazard Form completed in SafetyNet.

for more information.
Alternatively you can employ the services of external contractor who provide qualified electrical tag and testing for all our UOW sites.
Or engage another external contractor.

*Please note all associated fees/costs will be paid for by the Faculty/Division*

Q. Does new electrical equipment require testing?

No. With new electrical equipment the supplier is deemed responsible for the electrical safety of the new equipment in accordance with the principles of safe design and manufacture.

It is therefore not necessary for an employer to test new equipment before its first use, but a 鈥榗ompetent person鈥� should still visually inspect the equipment to ensure no damage has occurred during shipment or commissioning.

Following the inspection, the recommend that the new equipment that has been assessed as requiring future testing be fitted with a tag stating that the equipment is 鈥榥ew to service鈥�, and the date of entry into service. This action sets a baseline date to work with for future electrical inspection and testing activities.

Q. Does my office equipment need or stationary equipment need to be tested and tagged?

No. Not all electrical equipment requires regular testing. In some situations electrical equipment such as desktop computers and stationary office equipment does not present a risk to their operators. Other stationary equipment may need testing depending on the environment and the risks present.
This is due to:

the permanent nature of their location
the working environment in which the equipment is used.

In cases like these, a risk assessment should be carried out in accordance with the . Other stationary equipment may need testing depending on the environment they are in and the risks present again a risk assessment should be carried out.

Q. Can I continue to use portable fan heaters and should I get the item electrically tested/tagged?: Yes you can keep using the portable fan heaters providing they are safe. If the fan heaters are used and operated in a low risk area such as a an office environment it is recommended that a visual inspection be conducted on the unit to determine if there are any exposed wires or any other damaged components. If there are unsafe issues identified then the unit should be taken out of service and have it electrical tested and tagged and either repaired or disposed of. The purchase of new heaters should be in accordance with IPD guidelines.