What’s involved with an electrical audit and report?
Having a professional inspect and perform an electrical audit on your business is critical to identifying risks and hazards before they occur.
Workplace safety is paramount and evaluating potential hazards through an electrical report audit can give you peace of mind that systems, components and appliances have been checked for any issues.
As well as meeting legal requirements, an electrical audit and report just makes business sense to keep your workplace as safe as possible and to avoid costly expenses down the track should problems be allowed to continue.
What does an electrical audit review include?
An electrical audit will review everything from electrical hazards, risk assessments, reviews of earthing and lighting protections systems, shutdown procedures and documentation. Training records, warning signage and labelling, fire system protection and reviews of previously completed work is included. Once the electrical audit has been completed, you are provided with a detailed report that identifies any problems and recommendations on cost effective solutions to fix them.
What does an electrical report look like?
Industry and regulatory requirements are followed during an electrical audit which can itemise condition and safety of an array of workplace systems and products. This could include power points, light switches, light fittings and sensors, fans, hot water systems, air conditioning wiring, safety switches, meter boxes, circuit breakers, wiring, lighting, smoke and fire alarm condition and functionality. The report is critical to providing professional feedback on workplace hazards which can vary from basic to potentially fatal.
What are some common workplace hazards?
An electrical report will focus on identifying issues in your workplace that are unsafe or have the potential to become unsafe. Just about every office or workplace has some form of electrical equipment or device that can become a safety hazard. Even common electrical products should be regularly inspected and tested, like power cords, for example.
Other tips include:
- Keep all electrical equipment and tools away from water.
- Ensure all equipment and tools are properly grounded.
- Never nail or staple electrical cords to walls. Use tape instead.
- Never overload powerboards and don’t tie any cords in a knot.
- Use a surge protector that can identify a load in electricity and shut off power to protect your tools, TVs, computers, monitors and devices etc from power surges. from potential issues.
- Switching off all tools before connecting them to a power supply.
- Know the location of wiring before drilling into walls.
Professional electrical auditors at Network Electrical Solutions follow a systematic approach that evaluates potential hazards. Reports are produced after focusing on inspections, testing, verification and follow up reporting.
We are experts in carrying out electrical audits and reports. We will ensure your operations are compliant with applicable safety standards and regulations.
Please call our friendly team at Network Electrical Solution today on (02) 6260 1644 to book your electrical audit or to discuss anything from electrical installation repairs and maintenance to consultation and design.