Annex 1 - Testing of work equipment, excerpt from the TRBS 1201 Technical Rules for industrial safety: testing of work equipment and installations requiring regular inspection
Table 13 Proven test intervals for repeat tests/checks
| Work equipment | Test interval | Scope of testing |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical equipment (stationary) | Every four years | Testing in accordance with the applicable electrical rules |
| Electrical equipment (mobile, where used) Includes: power and extension leads | Every six months | Testing in accordance with the applicable electrical rules |
| Where the fault rate is < 2%: at all work premises outside offices: once per year In offices: every two years | If a fault rate of < 2% is attained, the test interval can be extended to the intervals stated in the "Test interval" column. Note that only items of equipment from the same or comparable areas are to be used for calculation of the fault rate (e.g. only from the workshop, only from manufacturing, only from the offices). | |
| Shelving (including power shelving) | Once per year | Condition of the components and facilities, completeness and effectiveness of the control and safety facilities, signage |
Table 14 Proven intervals for visual inspection prior to use and for function checks
| Work equipment | Interval | Scope of visual inspection/function check |
|---|---|---|
| Ladders | Before each use | Visual inspection for damage and completeness |
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