Accessibility statement
 

Work Equipment

  • Equipment must be selected carefully to ensure that it is suitable for the intended use and conditions. Where appropriate, the relevant British, European or International Standards should be complied with. In the case of hired equipment, it will be necessary to seek confirmation of compliance with such standards and to ensure that it has been properly maintained.
  • Equipment must be checked and tested before use and at appropriate predetermined intervals during use. If necessary, e.g. climbing gear, schemes of examination must be drawn up and inspections made by competent persons. Damaged equipment must be suitably repaired or taken out of service. Items essential for survival should be duplicated where practicable and duplicate items transported separately.
  • All portable electrical equipment must be tested for electrical safety- contact Electronics Workshops to arrange testing if required.
  • Reduced voltage (e.g. 110 volts) should be used out of doors with earth leakage/residual current protection where practicable. Waterproof / sparkproof equipment must be used as appropriate and damage to cables and insulation must be avoided.
  • Firearms (and other items requiring firearms licences, e.g. some types of flare) must be used only by competent, suitably licensed persons and stored safely and securely.