Testing the Emergency Shutdown Buttons for Electrical Power
Testing the emergency shutdown buttons for electrical power is conducted to ensure that the buttons function as intended, which is to cut off electrical power in case of emergencies, such as fires. This testing is the responsibility of the employer and must be carried out annually.
FOR EMPLOYERS WHO WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT:
TESTING THE FUNCTIONALITY OF EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL POWER SHUTOFF SWITCHES
While this testing is the responsibility of the employer, it can also be commissioned by the owner/landlord of the facility. We have written about this and many other useful topics for employers in the following article: MOVING TO A NEW BUSINESS SPACE AND WORKPLACE SAFETY - TIPS & TRICKS FOR ENTREPRENEURS.
Is testing the functionality of emergency electrical power shutoff switches complicated?
This testing is extremely straightforward, and the fieldwork portion is quickly completed. However, it's important to note that during the testing of emergency electrical power shutoff switches, you will temporarily be without electrical power. Any reputable company in our industry will notify and coordinate with you regarding their visit, giving you ample time to organize your work to minimize the impact of the power outage.
Although you can perform the testing of emergency electrical power shutoff switches on your own, it's highly recommended to include it as a requirement in your workplace risk assessment.
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The specialist for this service is:
Tomislav Nimac
senior expert in occupational safety
+385 (1) 28 52 117
+385 95 802 71 73
tomislav.nimac@anparo.hr