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Use of electricity Outdoors. Local electricity company supply Land owner On-site generation. Minimising risk. Supply from normal electricity supply Use 110 volt (low voltage) centre tapped earth (CTE) supplies whenever possible
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Use of electricity Outdoors • Local electricity company supply • Land owner • On-site generation
Minimising risk • Supply from normal electricity supply • Use 110 volt (low voltage) centre tapped earth (CTE) supplies whenever possible • Otherwise use only undamaged, well maintained equipment protected by a 30mA RCD. • 230 volt domestic type electrical equipment not suitable for use in wet / damp conditions • Outdoor protected equipment only
INDUSTRIAL PROTECTION Tapped conduit entries to top and bottom Factory built assembly including all terminal wiring Fully gasketed to maintain degree of protection Wide range of socket outlets available Spring loaded front cover 30mA RCD fitted as standard to all protected sockets High IP rating enclosures
SAFE WORKINGNEAR TO OVERHEAD LINES Avoidance of danger from Overhead lines INDG389 GS6
5 Steps to Risk Assessment • Step 1 : Look for the hazards • Step 2 : Decide who might be harmed and how • Step 3 : Evaluate the risks and decide whether the existing precautions are adequate or whether more should be done
5 Steps to Risk Assessment • Step 4 : Record your findings • Step 5 : Review your assessment and revise it if necessary • Communicate the findings