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On 23/10/10 09:41, Tom Brough wrote: > On Sat, 2010-10-23 at 09:31 +0100, John wrote: >> On Sat, 2010-10-23 at 08:57 +0100, Tom Brough wrote: >> >>> I have checked this with the council's Health and Safety prime. Torbay >>> Council does require charger units to have been PAT tested and would >>> expect chargers and plug units to have a test stamp/ certificate. >>> >>> Apparently the cost of inspection is a pound or two upwards depending on >>> the electrician/ company used. >>> >>> The only alternative that I can see, if you are only bringing laptop and >>> netbook equipment, is that you ensure it is fully charged so that you do >>> not need to plug in at all. >> ------- >>> When I have calmed down and had time to think about it, i will word a >>> very carefully crafted reply and CC to Adrian Sanders. At the moment the >>> words frustration and anger just don't cover what I am feeling. >>> >>> I'm pulling the plug on the 6th November meeting and will not be gracing >>> Paignton Library with my presence until these draconian dimwits stop >>> their bureaucratic nonsense. >>> >>> Tom. >> >> 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. >> >> Perhaps if you are crafting a reply that might poignant. >> >> -- >> John >> http://subbass.blogspot.com/ >> >> > You are absolutely right. HSE recommend an inspection each year by "a > competent person" which means someone who has the sense to say if the > PSU brick is cracked or the cable is frayed then it should be replaced. > For the most part visual inspection is enough. What do torbay council class as competent? Paul -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq