Objects
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Hazards
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Possible Controls
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Liquid spillages
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- Electric shock due to contact with an electrical appliance made 'live' after liquid has been spilt over it
- Ensure staff keep liquids well away from electrical appliances
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- 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
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Appliances
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- Electrical appliance or tool has developed a fault, or has defective insulation or exposed wiring
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- 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
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Overloading
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- Overloading power circuit by plugging too many appliances into the same socket
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- If additional appliances are needed permanently, have a larger power socket installed by a competent person (e.g. 4 sockets)
- Discourage the use of adaptors and connection of unauthorised appliances which may overload the circuit dangerously
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Data cables and extension leads
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- Cables or leads located in trafficable area
- Cables or leads with exposed wiring or damaged connections
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- 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
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