Report the suspected fault to your line manager immediately It is the responsibility of the line manager to ensure the following; The appliance is removed from use and labelled ‘Do not Use’. The appliance remains locked away until it is either repaired or replaced. • Building Maintenance can be contacted - if repair is necessary. • • • •
Electrical Inspection It is the responsibility of the Service/Team Manager to ensure that all electrical inspections are carried out automatically. Portable Electrical Appliances Any new appliance incorporating an integral plug top must receive visual inspection. Please refer to the Inspections and tests document for further information. All portable electrical appliances brought into Penketh High School buildings must be electrically tested before use and then every 2 years from then on. Fixed Equipment and Installations All fixed equipment and installations must be tested by an electrical engineer once every five years. Electrical Engineers are obliged to issue a report detailing any shortfalls (or otherwise) arising from the test and inspection process, together with prioritised remedial action necessary to ensure electrical integrity. If this is not issued you should contact the Engineers. Equipment Maintenance - Curriculum Heads of Department will be responsible for ensuring that maintenance of equipment for their areas of the curriculum is identified and implemented following guidance contained in health and safety Codes of Practice for Design & Technology, Science, Art, PE and Drama.
Penketh High School – Health and Safety policy – Reviewed January 2014
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