Safe use of portable electrical equipment

Safe use of portable during its normal use and which uses a mains power supply. Typical equipment electrical includes hand lamps, any hand-held power tools, portable pipe-threading 

For various types of portable electrical equipment the follotving precautions should be taken  

These precautions are simple and easy to take but they do provide a high level of protection in the use of portable equipment. They are as applicable at home as they are at work. 

Advice is given in HSE publication HSG 107 Maintaining portable and transportable electrical equipment . 

After accidents, fire is one of the largest drains on industrial resources. Not only is it a drain but it is also a major cause of companies going out of business. A fire can remove overnight the manufacturing ability of a company and without that ability customers are lost. No customers, no business. So the prevention of fire can play an important role in the continuing viability of an organization. 

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Training is required in the precautions and safe use of portable electrical equipment. Site first-aiders should receive training in electric shock treatment (CPR). 

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