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| Testing and Tagging, Taking Care of Electrical Equipment |
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Any portable electrical equipment that is used in the workplace must be tested periodically to ensure that it is up to safety standards, according to the latest Occupational Health and Safety Act. By testing and tagging electrical equipment, it's possible to lower the risk of electric shock. These inspections must be carried out by a licensed professional, in order to meet local laws. There are a variety of different testing procedures that you can expect from this professional service, to ensure that all safety measures have been met.
To begin with, testing and tagging should involve an external inspection of all electric equipment in the office, as well as any connecting apparatus such as a supply cord. Power boards and cord sets also fall into this category. Another type of test that takes place is insulation testing, which will check for any leakage of electrical current, as well as insulation resistance. There must also be a check of the live connections in any cord sets, to make sure that they are connected properly to cord extension sockets in the whole building. Some common types of damage to supply cords that might be found during a regular testing and tagging session could include exposed or twisted inner cores of the cords. It's also important to check if the external portions of these supply cords are free from damage, including cuts, abrasions, or other types of damage. If any portion of the cord's inner core is visible, it will be considered unsafe. The same principle applies to unprotected conductors, or any use of insulation tape. If these are found in the office, it's best to remove them immediately to avoid fines or further damage. If any of this electric equipment fails to meet these basic safety standards, then it should be taken out of service in order to comply with the safety laws. A label should be attached warning all employees against future use, as part of testing and tagging. The offending equipment may also need to be destroyed or taken off of the premises. These are all standard procedures now required by law, so it's important to consult with a testing service to be sure that all of these regulations are met. These services may specialize only in electrical equipment or it is also possible in some cases to find information technology businesses that also handle portable electric appliance testing. |