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Inspection and Testing

Health and Safety. Electricity at Work Regulations 1989Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002Statutory documents. Regulation 4(1): (EWR). System Construction All systems shall at all times be of such construction as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practical, DANGER. Reg

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Inspection and Testing

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    1. Inspection and Testing Introduction

    2. Health and Safety Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 Statutory documents

    3. Regulation 4(1): (EWR) System Construction All systems shall at all times be of such construction as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practical, DANGER

    4. Regulation 4(2): (EWR) System Maintenance As may be necessary to prevent DANGER, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, such DANGER

    5. BS7671 16th Edition Wiring Regulations The Regulations are designed to protect: Persons Property Livestock, in locations intended for them

    6. BS7671 16th Edition Wiring Regulations Protects against hazards arising from an electrical installation, used with reasonable care and having regard for which the installation was intended

    7. BS7671 16th Edition Wiring Regulations Protects against: Electric shock (Direct or Indirect contact) Fire and Burns Injury from mechanical movement of electrically actuated equipment

    8. People at work must Prevent danger or injury Have adequate training, skills and experience Have adequate supervision where and when appropriate

    9. Before testing is carried out Ensure that: The equipment to be worked on is safe for the intended tests

    10. Before testing is carried out The working environment is safe, i.e.: Inadequate space Insecure footing Insufficient light Flammable environment Explosive or conductive dusts

    11. Examination of Instrument All items should receive regular inspection and should be calibrated. Records should be maintained.

    12. Examination of Instrument On performing an examination, we should look for the following: Cracked meter cases Damaged insulation Loose terminals

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