How to carry out a prestart equipment check
Prestart checks must be made to ensure equipment is not damaged on start up and also to prevent possible injury to personnel during start up, the operational status of safety systems must be checked.
• Check that equipment is plugged in correctly. For example you should never use double adapters to plug in multiple devices. If more than one device needs to be connected to power you would always use a power board.
• Ensure that the electrical cords are in good condition and not frayed or broken
• Ensure that equipment is properly ventilated. Most machines can get very hot and need to have a proper airflow around them to avoid damage.
• start equipment in accordance with the organizations or manufacture’s guidelines.
• Use safety guards or safety clothing (if applicable). Some equipment can have areas that can cause injury such as cutting blades and overheated areas. They will generally have safety guards or may require safety clothing (such as eye or ear protection) to be worn. You should also;
• Log on and off equipment (where applicable) in accordance with the organizations producers. This is to ensure security of the information contained in computers or other equipment that contains confidential information.
• Never try to repair a computer or clear paper jams in a photocopier while the machine is still turned on. This could result in injuries such as electrocution if the machinery is faulty
• Turn off all equipment when it is not in use. This prevents machines from overheating and perhaps causing damage, and saves on cost.
• Using business equipment is an unsafe manner is a hazard, not only to your own health and safety, but also to those around you, and possibly even the premises.
Why they are carried out
· Making sure it works
· no injury involved
· Check that the electrical equipment is suitable
· Check that the electrical equipment is in good condition
1. Check that equipment is plugged in correctly.
2. Ensure that the electrical cords are in good condition
3. Make sure equipment is properly ventilated
4. Start equipment according to the manual guide
5. Use safety guard or safety clothing (if acceptable).
6. Log on and off equipment (where acceptable) in accordance with the organization procedures
7. Never try to repair a computer or clear paper jams in a photocopier if it is still switched on.
8. Turn off all equipment when it is not being used.
• Check that equipment is plugged in correctly. For example you should never use double adapters to plug in multiple devices. If more than one device needs to be connected to power you would always use a power board.
• Ensure that the electrical cords are in good condition and not frayed or broken
• Ensure that equipment is properly ventilated. Most machines can get very hot and need to have a proper airflow around them to avoid damage.
• start equipment in accordance with the organizations or manufacture’s guidelines.
• Use safety guards or safety clothing (if applicable). Some equipment can have areas that can cause injury such as cutting blades and overheated areas. They will generally have safety guards or may require safety clothing (such as eye or ear protection) to be worn. You should also;
• Log on and off equipment (where applicable) in accordance with the organizations producers. This is to ensure security of the information contained in computers or other equipment that contains confidential information.
• Never try to repair a computer or clear paper jams in a photocopier while the machine is still turned on. This could result in injuries such as electrocution if the machinery is faulty
• Turn off all equipment when it is not in use. This prevents machines from overheating and perhaps causing damage, and saves on cost.
• Using business equipment is an unsafe manner is a hazard, not only to your own health and safety, but also to those around you, and possibly even the premises.
Why they are carried out
· Making sure it works
· no injury involved
· Check that the electrical equipment is suitable
· Check that the electrical equipment is in good condition
1. Check that equipment is plugged in correctly.
2. Ensure that the electrical cords are in good condition
3. Make sure equipment is properly ventilated
4. Start equipment according to the manual guide
5. Use safety guard or safety clothing (if acceptable).
6. Log on and off equipment (where acceptable) in accordance with the organization procedures
7. Never try to repair a computer or clear paper jams in a photocopier if it is still switched on.
8. Turn off all equipment when it is not being used.