Safety Alert
Laptop computer charging trolleys
Laptop computer charging trolleys
- HSE
- Safety Alert
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- Electrical SafetyHot Work and Fire
- Electric shockElectrical safetyRegulation and legislation
- Electrical workInspection and maintenance
- Operating and work proceduresPre-use checksSafety communication
- Education and academic research
Summary
This safety alert addresses electric shock risks from stored charge on laptop charging trolley plug pins and damage to trailing cables. It explains conformity requirements and representative product testing, with conditional precautions for adult-only use or possible pupil access, including switched sockets, alternative connectors, cable storage and visual checks.
Classifications: Electric shock; electrocution.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Education and academic research.
Summary
The alert concerns electrical and fire risks associated with laptop charging trolleys.
-. Themes: electrical safety, hot work and fire.