Visual Inspection Checklist:
Here’s what to look for when your are inspecting your electrical appliances or equipment around the office or workshop.
Check for obvious external damage
Check defects- accessories, plugs or socket outlets
Check supply cords
Check for obvious external damage
No exposed inner cords, external sheaths not cut abraded or damaged
Check cords are not tangled or exposed for tripping
All flexible cords are securely anchored
Powerboards: Indicator for ‘maximum load’ is visible & legible
Damaged Extension Lead
Extension lead is not correctly entered into the cable grip of the plug. This places excessive strain on the inner cable, creating a dangerous hazard.
Damaged Cords
Extension cord with a cut or nick in the outer cover exposing inner cable.
Charred Board
A powerboard that has been overloaded causing overheating and charring of socket. Note: Extreme fire risk.
Damaged Powerboard
Powerboard with the inner cables exposed at the board creating a connection hazard.
Dangerous Cabling
Extension cords under chair matting and creating unsafe environment in workplace.
Overloaded Powerboard
Overloading of power supply in an office environment. Extreme Fire Risk.
Damaged Appliances
Lamp has damaged anchoring point exposing the inner cable.
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