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Generator pre-use check
Checklist · Before each use
The check of a site generator before use: placed safely, earthed, its RCD tested, leads sound and fuel stored safely.
Use it in Sitro: add it to a project and fill it on a phone, free for 14 days.
The law and guidance behind it
- Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, Regulations 4, 7 and 8
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), Regulation 5
The questions
The generator
- Generator number
- Where it is
Checks
- Outside or well ventilated, away from doors and windows (fumes)
- Earthed as the maker says
- RCD tested with its test button
- Sockets, cover and plugs undamaged
- Leads not damaged and routed out of the way
- Refuelled only when stopped and cool; fuel stored away from it
- Result
Sign-off
- Checked by
- Date and time
- Signature
A template to adapt to your site, not legal advice.
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