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News Release from: Seaward Electronic | Subject: Guide to portable appliance testing
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 21 November 2006
Guide to portable appliance testing
Free booklet provides details of all the practical electrical engineering and safety issues associated with the safety of electrical equipment and portable appliances in the workplace.
Seaward Electronic has published an updated version of its popular free booklet providing details of all the practical electrical engineering and safety issues associated with the safety of electrical equipment and portable appliances in the workplace The full colour, 36-page "Guide to portable appliance testing" should be of interest to all those with responsibility for ensuring the safe operation of electrical equipment in the workplace, as well as those involved in conducting tests or providing portable appliance test services
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 10 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The duties of employers, manufacturers, importers, hirers and maintainers are each considered in the booklet, with full reference to the legal requirements to test and the implications of the Electricity At Work Regulations (EAWR 1989).
Testing standards and the various types of electrical safety tests required are included, alongside step-by-step guidance for testing different Class I, Class II and Class III electrical equipment.
In all cases, easy to follow narrative is accompanied by graphic illustrations and supporting technical data.
Special sections are also included on competency to test, frequency of testing, record keeping and interpretation of results.
The new booklet is designed to provide a handy guide to ensure that safety testing of all workplace electrical items can be undertaken as cost-effectively as possible as part of a fast and effective safety management procedures. Request a free brochure from Seaward Electronic ...
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