Regular testing of electrical devices and systems is essential to ensure safety in the workplace. Different inspection periods apply to alternate industries, which are set out in DGUV regulation 3.
When categorizing the period of 12 months for DGUV inspections, companies and facilities should consider different electrical equipment and devices.
Fire departments and technical support services for example, must have handheld electric equipment, such as flashlights and hand lights, as well as equipment like floodlights and transfer pumps, inspected every 12 months. The extension cables and device connection cables must also be checked regularly in order to identify possible sources of danger at an early stage.
Regular testing of electrical appliances is also essential in building cleaning. Vacuum cleaners, floor polishers and brushes as well as carpet cleaning equipment are just a few examples that have to pass a safety check every 12 months. In addition, the extension and appliance connection cables should be checked regularly to prevent accidents caused by electrical faults.
Laboratories use a large number of electrical devices that need to be checked regularly. Rotary evaporators, mobile analyzers, heaters, measuring devices, stirrers and mains-powered table lamps for example, should be safety checked every 12 months. Extension cables and device connection cables are an important part of electrical safety, too.
In the area of media, classrooms in schools should have slide, film and daylight projectors also as video equipment checked regularly.
In the field of textile design, ironers and sewing machines, among other things, are of great importance and should be checked accordingly.
In home economics, toasters, hand mixers and hot plates are among other electrical equipment that must be checked regularly.
In technology classes, equipment such as soldering irons, scroll saws, hand drills, orbital sanders and woodworking machines should be checked regularly to ensure the safety of students and teachers.
Electrical equipment such as heating plates, electrolysis equipment, power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes and microscopes are also very important in the field of science and should be regularly verified.
For all areas, all extension and appliance connection cables should also be checked.
For laundries and sewing shops irons, mobile ironing machines and sewing machines are important electrical equipment that should be checked regularly for safety. Extension cables and appliance connection cables are also an important part of the safety check for these operations.
If your company also uses electrical equipment, make sure that it is veryfied regularly to detect and prevent faults or malfunctions. It is important not to neglect the inspections. This is the only way to ensure the safety of your employees and prevent accidents caused by electrical faults.
If you have any questions about testing electrical equipment in your company, please do not hesitate to contact us.
