Page 8 of 8 MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT Type of testing Conducted by To include User Checks Person using the equipment Damage to cable sheath. Damage to the plug. Inadequate joints, including taped joints in the cable. Equipment subjected to unsuitable conditions e.g. it is wet. Damage to the external parts of the casing of the equipment. Evidence of overheating (burn marks) Formal visual inspection Competent Person (as defined in the Regulations) Removing the plug and checking the fuse. Checking the cord grip is effective. Cable terminations are secure and correct. Combined inspection and tests Competent Person (as defined in the Regulations) The correct polarity of supply cables. Correct fusing. Effective termination of cables and cores. That the equipment is suitable for its environment. Any loss of earth or insulation integrity. N.B. These are not exhaustive lists of items to check and merely represent a guide to what should be included. Competent Persons (as defined in the Regulations) should also refer to any appropriate training they have received.