Employees have been instructed not to use damaged or defective portable electrical equipment. Damaged or defective portable electrical appliances are removed from use until effective repairs have been completed. Individual residual current devices are provided and used where appropriate. Fire Safety Management (general) 3 Fire/explosion All employees P= 1 All fixed installations and portable electrical equipment are inspected Visitors S= 9 and maintained by a competent person. Others RF= 9 Flammable and combustible materials are not stored next to electrical Low switchgear. Intrinsically safe electrical equipment is provided and maintained in areas where flammable or explosive atmospheres may exist. 4 4 Slips, trips and falls All employees P= 2 There are sufficient electrical sockets to minimise trailing cables. (same level) Visitors S= 3 Trailing cables are routed to avoid tripping hazards. Others RF= 6 Trailing cables are protected by proprietary cable covers. Low 5 Fire and explosion All employees P= 1 Specific fire risk assessments have been completed for all areas and Visitors S= 9 operations. Member of public RF= 9 Fire risk assessments are reviewed regularly and revised as Other Low appropriate. Employees have been made aware of the significant findings of the fire risk assessments. There is a suitable means of raising the alarm in the event of a fire. The fire alarm system is checked and maintained by a competent person at regular intervals. Fire drills are carried out at least once every twelve months. Fire exits and escape routes are unobstructed and are clearly identified with suitable signs. Fire exits are unobstructed and are clearly identified with suitable signs. The operation of fire exits is checked regularly. A sufficient number of suitable fire extinguishers are provided.
Employees have been instructed not to use damaged or defective portable electrical equipment. Damaged or defective portable electrical appliances are removed from use until effective repairs have been completed. Individual residual current devices are provided and used where appropriate. Fire Safety Management (general) 3 Fire/explosion All employees Visitors Others All fixed installations and portable electrical equipment are inspected and maintained by a competent person. Flammable and combustible materials are not stored next to electrical switchgear. Intrinsically safe electrical equipment is provided and maintained in areas where flammable or explosive atmospheres may exist. P= 1 S= 9 RF= 9 Low 4 4 Slips, trips and falls (same level) All employees Visitors Others There are sufficient electrical sockets to minimise trailing cables. Trailing cables are routed to avoid tripping hazards. Trailing cables are protected by proprietary cable covers. P= 2 S= 3 RF= 6 Low 5 Fire and explosion All employees Visitors Member of public Other Specific fire risk assessments have been completed for all areas and operations. Fire risk assessments are reviewed regularly and revised as appropriate. Employees have been made aware of the significant findings of the fire risk assessments. There is a suitable means of raising the alarm in the event of a fire. The fire alarm system is checked and maintained by a competent person at regular intervals. Fire drills are carried out at least once every twelve months. Fire exits and escape routes are unobstructed and are clearly identified with suitable signs. Fire exits are unobstructed and are clearly identified with suitable signs. The operation of fire exits is checked regularly. A sufficient number of suitable fire extinguishers are provided. P= 1 S= 9 RF= 9 Low
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