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On 23/10/10 09:31, John wrote: > > Isn't this one of those times where Health and Safety doesn't say > electrical items need to be tested, but someone just gets carried away > and implements far more than required. > > I am sure I read on the Health and Safety site someone linked a few > weeks ago about common H&S mistakes/misunderstandings and one was about > testing devices before use in work etc. The risk with most appliances is from damage to the mains power cable. With laptop PSUs there is a potential problem with damage due to poor handling/coiling. But it's still fairly minor and easily spotted by visual inspection. Vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, electric lawn mowers and hedge trimmers are far more of risk here.
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