Inspections and checks of electrical appliances
An electrical appliance used by an employee at work has to be checked regularly. This covers computers, monitors, printers, kettles, microwaves, fridges, extension cables and machines in the workshop. It applies to offices just as much as to production.
We carry out the checks at your premises. We come, take the measurements and issue a report.
What the check covers
Visual inspection. Condition of the supply cable and plug, damage to the casing, heat marks, unprofessional repairs. This is where most defects are found.
Measurement. Protective conductor resistance, insulation resistance and leakage current according to the protection class of the appliance.
Functional test and verification of the control and safety elements.
Labelling and records. We put a label on the appliance with the date and the next due date, and you receive a report listing the equipment together with the assessment. Items that failed are clearly marked in it.
How often and why
The interval depends on the group the appliance belongs to and on the environment in which it is used. It is different for a hand-held appliance on a construction site and for a monitor in an office. We will tell you the exact intervals for what you have, just send us a list.
The practical reason is not only the labour inspection. After a fire or an electric shock the insurer asks for exactly these reports, and if they are missing, the payout is reduced.
This service goes together with inspections of electric hand tools, which have their own intervals. If someone at your company also works on electrical equipment, they need a certificate, see our courses for electricians. The whole safety package is covered by our occupational safety service.