Version: | 15.09 | Date of approval: Sept 2015 | Comment / changes | Update of previous to new format | | Review due date: | Sept 2018 | | Name or title of reviewer | Head of Maintenance | | Electricity at Work Regulations
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Policy Procedure … Guideline …
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Electricity at Work Regulations
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Policy Procedure … Guideline …
Organisation-wide Local …

Contents 1. Aim/Scope 3 2. Policy 3 2.1. Electrical Systems in the College 3 2.2. Testing of Permanent Electrical Installations 3 2.3. Testing of Portable Electrical Equipment 3 2.4. Informal Visual Inspection 3 2.5. Combined Formal Inspection and Testing 4 2.6. Record Keeping 4 2.7. Use of Personal Portable Electrical Equipment in College 4 3. Appendix 4 3.1. None attached 4

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1. Aim/Scope

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 specify the precautions to be taken against the danger of death or personal injury arising from the use of electricity during work activities. They state that in relation to the use of electrical equipment 'all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, such danger'.

The Regulations apply to all employers and others responsible for, or using, electrical systems and equipment. Everyone must do all they can to ensure that equipment is in a safe condition at all times; that a programme of regular inspection and maintenance is carried out; and that records are kept to show that this work has been performed

2. Policy

Electrical Systems in the College

These fall into two categories: 0 Permanent electrical installations 1 Portable electrical equipment

Testing of Permanent Electrical Installations

These include the electrical power supply and sockets, control panels, and