Portable Electrical Appliances Toolbox Talk
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Portable electrical equipment toolbox talk
Introduction
Electrical appliances used on site are subject to harsh treatment and can easily become worn and/or damaged. They can then become lethal.
Main points
- All portable electrical appliances should be subject to regular inspection and maintenance by a competent person (electrician).
- They must only be used at the correct voltages – this should be 110v maximum on a construction site.
- Visual checks of cables, casings and plugs should be carried out before use. If any damage is identified then remove it from service and report it immediately.
Discussion points
- Check that suitable protection devices such as fuses, circuit breakers, and residual current devices are in place, and that any fuses have the correct load ratings.
- Only use portable electrical appliances for the purpose for which they were designed.
- Ensure switches are working properly at the earliest opportunity (before starting the task).
- Disconnect power tools when not in use.
- All power tools must be properly earthed unless it is an approved type that does not require earthing.
- Use of portable electrical appliances will often require wearing suitable PPE such as eye and/or ear protection – ensure you wear them as required.
- Never connect portable power tools to lighting sockets.
- Never use blunt, worn or damaged bits and accessories
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