Electrical

Objects

Hazards

Possible Controls

Data cables and extension leads

• Cables or leads located in trafficable area
  
• Cables or leads with exposed wiring or damaged connections

• Use conduit to route cables and leads to reduce the risk of damage from traffic
  
• Keep cables, leads and conduit out of trafficable areas where they may become damaged
  
• Where leads and cables must be located in trafficable areas, secure appropriately to protect them from damage and to prevent tripping (e.g. using tape)
• As required have cables and leads inspected and tested on a regular basis and record this information
  
• Install power points close to appliances to avoid the use of extension leads
  
• Use extension leads for temporary connection only
  
• Remove damaged leads and cables

Appliances

• Electrical appliance or tool has developed a fault, or has defective insulation or exposed wiring
• Coffee machines / urns containing boiling water

• As required have electrical appliances inspected and tested on a regular basis and record this information
  
• Where equipment is identified for repair, it should be immediately removed from service and appropriately labelled to prevent further use
  
• Consider installing a safety switch on power supply
  
• Keep potentially dangerous appliances out of reach of children

Outlets

• Children inserting objects (toys, spoons) into working outlets

• Ensure safety covers are installed on power outlets that are not in use
  
• Consider installing a safety switch on power supply
  
• Ensure child safe area does not contain power cords or outlets
  
• Consider having outlets installed higher

Liquid spillages

• Electrically powered appliance or tool that may have become 'live' after having liquid spilt over it

• Ensure staff keep liquids well away from electrical appliances
  
• Ensure appliance is disconnected from power before cleaning spill
  
• Ensure appliances are not connected near sources of water
  
• If equipment has been effected by liquid ensure it is inspected and tested prior to use and the details are recorded