Microsoft Word - HS Manual Ireland 2018

Electricity  Electricity introduces risks of shock and electrical burns, and  electrical faults constitute significant fire risk.  To control these risks  the following precautions will be taken:  All electrical systems within Lockton occupied properties shall be  properly specified, designed and installed. Systems shall be wired in  accordance with the relevant Regulations current at the time of  installation including the Safety Health and Welfare at Work (General  Application) Regulations 2007 Regulation 89); and all new equipment  shall be manufactured to an appropriate standard where one is set  and marked as conforming to European Union general standards (CE  marked).  Fixed installations shall be subject to an annual visual inspection and  thorough inspection for re‐certification by a competent electrical  engineer every five years (or a shorter period if advised by the  engineer or if the certificate is lost) depending on the type of  occupation and re‐certificated.    Portable (plugged‐in) appliances shall be subject to a routine of  inspection and testing.  Portable appliances will be tested every 24  months (or more frequently if wear and tear is apparent).  Any faulty  piece of equipment is to be taken out of service, labeled as out of  service, and if possible unplugged from the mains supply.  It may not  be returned to normal use unless and until it has been checked by a  competent electrical engineer, repaired if necessary and  satisfactorily re‐tested.  Associates must not use any of their own electrical equipment (with  the exception of low voltage phone / tablet chargers) when at work  unless they have been inspected as above.  All employees are  requested to inspect visually their work equipment prior to each  day's use and to report any faults promptly.

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