Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to test cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood
- OHS risk control work preparation measures and procedures are followed.
- Advice is sought from an appropriate person to minimise disruption to the work place.
- Cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus to be tested are obtained.
- Portable apparatus testing device is checked for correct operation and safety.
- Test cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus
- OHS risk control work measures and procedures are followed.
- Measures are followed to ensure that cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus to be tested are not connected to the electrical supply.
- Knowledge of electrical safety requirements and parameters are applied to safety testing to ensure correct interpretation of test results.
- Visual checks of the cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus are carried out in accordance with established procedures to detect any abnormal or obvious damage or fault.
- Approval is obtained in accordance with established procedures from appropriate personnel, before any contingencies are implemented.
- Established PAT routines are followed to test cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus.
- Unsafe cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus are identified from test results
- Testing is undertaken effectively with minimum waste of energy and damage to apparatus.
- Tag tested cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus and document testing activities
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
- Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
- Cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus are tagged according to their safety status.
- Arrangements are made for unsafe cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus to be repaired by a recognised competent person.
- Safety testing activities are documented in accordance with requirements and established routines procedures.