OH&S regulation for the it industry
The purpose of the OHSR is to promote occupational health and
safety and to protect workers and other persons present at workplaces from
work-related risks to their health, safety, and well-being. Compliance with the
requirements provides the basis on which workers and employers, in cooperation,
can solve workplace health and safety problems. The requirements are not an end
in themselves, but are a foundation upon which to build an effective health and
safety program.
Type of
measuring devices for testing equipment and devices
The
testing equipment used to detect faults in the operation of electronic devices
by creating stimulus signals and capture responses from electronic devices
under test is known as electronic test equipment. If any faults are detected,
then identified faults can be traced an rectified using electronic testing
equipment. Most often all electrical and electronic circuits are tested and
troubleshooted to detect faults or abnormal functioning.
Type of
measuring devices
Voltmeters
Ohmmeter
Ammeters
Multimeters
how to test equipment
The
periodic inspection and testing of portable electrical equipment is commonly
known as “test and tag”. The University guideline for test and tag allows for
risk assessment of a device, it’s environment and use to adjust the period
between inspections. The process of physically inspecting equipment is just as
important as the electrical test performed with an insulation tester and it is
encouraged that all staff pay attention to their equipment for signs of
physical or chemical damage. If there is any doubt as to the integrity of the
device, or if there appears to be parts missing (such as guards), remove the
item from service and contact an electrician.
Type of risk of not using
measuring device correctly
Voltmeter
are important because that are safety
equipment. A voltmeter with an incorrect
indication increases the risk of electrocution.
If a voltmeter fails in service, an arcing fault can be the result. In fact, many injuries do occur because of
voltmeter failures. Voltmeters are more
important than some other safety devices because exposure to electrical injury
exists in every instance. Therefore, you
should keep voltmeters in a safe place and protect them from damage.
Ohmmeter
Be
certain the circuit is deenergized and discharged before connecting an
ohmmeter. Do not apply power to a circuit while measuring resistance.
Ammeter
The
low resistance ammeter makes the effective resistance of the circuit very low
and so the current is very big. The
ammeter actually shorts out the component it's trying to measure the current
through.
This
can damage the ammeter because a very big current flows in it.
Multimeters
How
to check calibration of device
Set the
multimeter to the highest resistance range by turning the dial to the highest
"ohm" setting. Touch the test probes of your digital multimeter
together. The digital display of the multimeter should read "0 ohms."
Reference
(n.d.). Retrieved November
22, 2017, from https://www.worksafebc.com/en/law-policy/occupational-health-safety/occupational-health-safety-regulation
The University of
Queensland Occupational Health & Safety Division Home Page. (n.d.).
Retrieved November 22, 2017, from http://www.uq.edu.au/ohs/electrical-safety
(n.d.). Retrieved November
22, 2017, from https://www.worksafebc.com/en/law-policy/occupational-health-safety/occupational-health-safety-regulation
(n.d.). Retrieved November
22, 2017, from https://www.worksafebc.com/en/law-policy/occupational-health-safety/occupational-health-safety-regulation
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