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| − | Electrical fire hazards exist in most workplaces regardless of the industry. These hazards can increase in during times of the year that require an increased use of electrical equipment. It is very important that all electrical equipment is maintained and always remains in the correct working order.
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| − | Fire damage costs Australia a massive amount of money every year. The value of this damage increases considerably when the other costs associated with fire, such as property damage, loss of production due to damage as well as personal injury costs, are added.
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| − | Fire can impact businesses in many different ways. There are quite often significant costs that result from fires such as damage to business premises, plant equipment, property and lengthy downtime of production as well as personal injury costs. Preparation, for Sydney businesses, against fire hazards is vital and can really help you to minimise the impact. Sydney business owners and managers must identify and assess all of the fire hazards present in their workplace and must understand the different levels of risk that are associated with those hazards.
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| − | Most electrical equipment can be classed as being potentially hazardous and has the ability to cause personal injury or damage if it is used incorrectly or poorly maintained. There are many workplace fires that are attributed to malfunctioning electrical equipment due to overloading, overwork, incorrect use, overheating or poor ventilation as well as other reasons such as a lack of maintenance, ageing or even neglect.
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| − | Aegis Safe recommends the following points to help you reduce the risk of electrical fires in your workplace:
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| − | 1. Power boards and extension leads are often used in workplaces due to the large number of devices and machinery that may be required to operate at any one time. It is important that electrical circuits and extension cords are not overloaded as overloading can result in overheating which can lead to fire.
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| − | 2. The use of any electrical equipment that is poorly maintained, unsafe or is of inferior quality must be avoided as items of this type can develop electrical shorts which can result in fire. You should pay close attention to the condition of all electrical equipment including extension cords and make sure they are regularly maintained and tested by qualified electricians. You should turn off any appliances when they are not being used.
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| − | 3. Electrical tools, appliances or other electrical equipment must be replaced if there are any signs of electrical overheating, shorting out, tingles or shocks that someone receives, or if it gives off any sparks or smoke.
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| − | 4. Electrical equipment that you have in your office like computers, paper shredders, scanners or printers must be tested and regularly checked to ensure that it does not have any defective power chord that’s connected incorrectly or frayed. Power chords must never be placed near any hot surfaces or attached to windows and walls, or shoved tightly behind walls or against office furniture that could cause the cables or cords to become bent, damaged or compressed which can lead to overheating.
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| − | 5. Work on live electrical equipment or machinery is a serious hazard. You must disconnect any power to electrical equipment before you clean, adjust or apply any flammable solutions.
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| − | 6. You should not store any combustible materials like paper and cardboard near heat sources or points that could ignite.
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| − | Being well prepared will help you to minimise fire damage to property as well as people if the fire does happen to occur.
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| − | This equipment can range from portable fire extinguishers to fire hose reels, smoke alarms, fire hydrants as well as emergency lighting and exit lights. Aegis Safe recommends that all of your fire equipment and fire safety systems be regularly serviced. This will help to ensure that everything works correctly if it is required. Having fire extinguishers, fire protection equipment, and fire safety systems in place and maintained correctly can help to save lives as well as property.
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