Electrical Equipment(Portable)

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Prior to using electrical extension cords and portable electrical power tools, inspect the:

• Cord to identify if it has an inspection tag attached and it has not passed its due date of inspection and testing. and
• Casing, cord and plug for any signs of damage.
Where the inspection tag is out of date or damage has been identified, remove from operations, fill out and attach an out of service tag and do not use the equipment.

Return the equipment to your Supervisor for inspection and testing or repairing.
Portable electrical equipment is required to be inspected and tested on a regular basis to ensure that it complies with Australian Standards.
All portable electrical equipment shall be used in conjunction with a fixed or portable Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) also referred to as a Residual Current Device (RCD).

These protection devices must be used whenever mains electricity is supplied to moveable electrical equipment through a flexible extension cord.