Visual Inspection Checklist
Here’s what to look for when your are inspecting your electrical appliances or equipment around the office or workshop.
Visual Inspection Checklist:
- Check for obvious external damage
- Check defects- accessories, plugs or socket outlets
- Check defects on connectors
- Check supply cords
- No exposed inner cords, external sheaths not cut abraded or damaged
- Check cords are not tangled or exposed for tripping
- All flexible cords are securely anchored
- Powerboards: Indicator for ‘maximum load’ is visible & legible
Damaged Extension Lead
Extension lead is not correctly entered into the cable grip of the plug. This places excessive strain on the inner cable, creating a dangerous hazard.
Damaged Cords
Extension cord with a cut or nick in the outer cover exposing inner cable.
Charred Board
A powerboard that has been overloaded causing overheating and charring of socket. Note: Extreme fire risk.
Damaged Powerboard
Powerboard with the inner cables exposed at the board creating a connection hazard.
Dangerous Cabling
Extension cords under chair matting and creating unsafe environment in workplace.
Overloaded Powerboard
Overloading of power supply in an office environment. Extreme Fire Risk.
Damaged Appliances
Lamp has damaged anchoring point exposing the inner cable.
