Electrical Have users of the equipment been consulted with to ensure its suitability? Equipment: Are instruction manuals and/or information about safe use available? Science and Will the users require instructions to use item/s safely? Technology areas, Can the supplier provide written confirmation that the item has been electrically tested classrooms etc. and tagged? (If applicable) What are the hazards of using the equipment? (E.g. fume vapours, dust, noise, heat/cold) Will the equipment require periodic inspection and maintenance (other than testing and tagging)? Is a Safe Work Procedure (SWP) available on the OHSMS website? Will users require training and instruction in the SWP for the correct use of the equipment? Is Personal Protective Equipment required for the use of equipment? Will the location of the item impede pedestrian traffic? How will the equipment be maintained and by whom? Does the item need to be added to the Electrical Equipment Register?
Electrical Equipment: Science and Technology areas, classrooms etc. Have users of the equipment been consulted with to ensure its suitability? Are instruction manuals and/or information about safe use available? Will the users require instructions to use item/s safely? Can the supplier provide written confirmation that the item has been electrically tested and tagged? (If applicable) What are the hazards of using the equipment? (E.g. fume vapours, dust, noise, heat/cold) Will the equipment require periodic inspection and maintenance (other than testing and tagging)? Is a Safe Work Procedure (SWP) available on the OHSMS website? Will users require training and instruction in the SWP for the correct use of the equipment? Is Personal Protective Equipment required for the use of equipment? Will the location of the item impede pedestrian traffic? How will the equipment be maintained and by whom? Does the item need to be added to the Electrical Equipment Register?
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