Equipment - general
Equipment
Equipment will be purchased having regard to the task for which it is intended to be used, the environment in which it will be placed, and to best ensure the safety of everyone at the event. Every effort will also be made to ensure that equipment is maintained in a safe condition.
Never use equipment you have not be trained or asked to use.
Pre use checks
Check all equipment provided is in good condition before attempting to use it. This includes lrp safe weapons, tools and other equipment. Do not use broken or damaged equipment, take it out of use and report to your department head.
Electrical equipment
- You must not bring your own electrical equipment in from home for use on event activities without prior approval.
- All electrical equipment used to have been Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) completed. Items with have a sticker indicating their last test date, this should be no more than 12 months prior.
- Do not use electrical equipment in puddles/rain.
As well as checking for the PAT sticker you should always do a pre use check for the following:
- Damaged cables
- Cracks
- Loose wires
- Water
- Other damage
If damaged is found do not use and report to your department head who will take it out of use and label it ‘Do not use’.
The use of extension cables to be closely controlled and only permitted if fully unwound and appropriately fused where possible.