Help Farmers Stay Safe with Electrical Equipment

With the recent news that farms are still experiencing a high number of electrical accidents and deaths each year, we’re looking at things which PAT Technicians can teach Farmers about staying safe with electrical equipment. So we’ve come up with a list of things you can discuss with your client to help them stay safe with their electrical equipment.

• Operate tools used outside or where there is earthed metalwork at a reduced voltage from a safety isolating transformer, or connect via an RCD
• Use electrical plugs which are good quality and suitable for dust and wet environments
• Check and inspect wiring and tools
• Remove and don’t use faulty equipment
• Regularly test RCD’s
• Unplug appliances before cleaning
• Ensure that there are an appropriate amount of plug sockets to ensure that extension cable use is minimised
• Ensure that all equipment is tested and safe for use through a PAT test.

By providing your Farmer clients with a guide to ensure they remain safe, we can help reduce accidents and deaths from electricity on farm land.

Written by Sara Thomson