Health and Safety News
Laptop Computer Charging Trolleys Safety Alert - November 2009 New
Please see attached an alert from the HSE regarding the electrical safety of laptop computer charging trolleys. Their investigation into an electric shock incident found that when the 3 pin plug supplying the trolley was removed from the supply there was sufficient stored electrical charge on the pins to give the user a shock.
For full details see:
Recommended Actions for Schools
Check your existing trolley(s) has a CE mark and declaration of conformity (the supplier or manufacturer can confirm this). Those laptop trolleys available from the Herts Supplies 2009/10 catalogue do meet these standards
If your trolley does not have a declaration of conformity and a CE mark assurance should be obtained from the manufacturer / supplier that the product is safe for its intended use.
Insert and remove plugs when the socket is switched off (this is simply to increase the time before handling the plug where any residual charge may be). Ensure staff are advised of this procedure.
As with all electrical equipment the condition of cables and plugs should be visually checked for any damage prior to use and the trolley subject to regular PAT testing.
James Ottery
Health and Safety (Education) Team Manager
Hertfordshire County Council
Room 4/5, County Hall,
Hertford, SG13 8DE
Tel: - 01992 556509
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