If electrical equipment is found to be damaged, what should be done?

When electrical equipment is found to be damaged, the appropriate action is to tag it out and remove it from service until it can be repaired. This process is essential for maintaining safety in the workplace and preventing potential hazards such as electrical shock, short circuits, or fire.

Tagging out the equipment ensures that no one accidentally uses it while it is in a compromised state, which could lead to severe injuries or further damage. By removing the equipment from service, it allows for a thorough assessment and repair process to be conducted by qualified personnel, ensuring that the equipment can be restored to safe operating conditions before it is returned for use.

Taking immediate action by repairing the equipment without inspection can overlook underlying issues that may have caused the damage, while using the equipment after a quick inspection does not provide a reliable assurance of safety. Reporting the damage without taking it out of service can lead to greater risk, as the equipment could still pose hazards to workers. Therefore, tagging out and removing the damaged equipment from service is the most responsible action to ensure safety and compliance with electrical safety standards.