Electrical installations in Leeds
If you run your own business it is important that you’re aware of your obligations in terms of electrical safety. From ensuring electrical equipment is installed correctly through to regular electrical safety cheques, the importance of electrical safety in the workplace should never be underestimated.
Regardless of the size of your business – whether you are based in a small office or a large factory – failure to ensure electrical safety can present a serious hazard to your staff, your property and your business. Here’s what you need to be aware of to ensure your business is safe and protected:
- A risk assessment of all electrical equipment is an excellent way to get started and to understand the hazards that this type of equipment can present. You should look at various hazards including trailing wires, exposed wiring, overloaded sockets, exposed live wires, incorrect use of cable connectors, faulty equipment or installations.
- It’s important that your staff have a clear understanding of how to report electrical hazards. Regular training is important and electrical safety should always be included in your induction programme for new members of staff.
- Creating a health and safety chart is a good idea; by encouraging your staff to complete the chart with details of any hazards they come across, you’ll be helping to ensure they understand the importance of electrical safety and to prevent potentially dangerous issues from occurring.
- Regular visual checks are important and whilst you don’t always need to carry out checks on small, battery-powered items, it’s a good idea to check mains adaptor plugs and cables for signs of wear and tear.
- Whilst you don’t need a professional electrician to plug in your new computer for you, the skills of a professional are required for all electrical repair work and installations such as plug sockets and light switches.
Contact Dalec to find out more
Here at Dalec we offer a wide range of cost effective services for businesses in Leeds and throughout Yorkshire. From electrical safety checks and assessments, through to installations, repairs and more, we can help you ensure your businesses is running safely and your staff are protected.
To find out more or to obtain a free, no-obligation quote, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by calling 01535 606006.
