Gareth
My understanding (although my memory is dimmed by time!) is that the Health
and Safety at work act applies strictly to equipment in our workplace
(hospitals).
Medical equipment testing with a flavour of BSEN 60601is over and above the
requirements of H & S @W act and is done on the basis of an old IPEM
(/IPSM/IPEMB?...) topic group report (no 47???) which predates ENs and the
Medical Device Directive and is well overdue for a rewrite.
DB9801 and its supplement, specifically extend our responsibilities to
health (& other) equipment in the community.
Barry Taylor, Clinical Scientist
Bioengineering Department
Tulley Medical Physics Building, Hull Royal Infirmary
Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ
Tel 01482 675928, fax 01482 675750
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> From: Gareth Adkins[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> Sent: 18 October 2002 11:18
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> Subject: Electrical safety testing regulations
>
> Dear all,
>
> I am trying to brush up on my knowledge of electrical safety testing
> requirements and Health and Safety etc.
>
> I know that electrical equipment in the workplace is tested regularly
> using
> the appropriate standards under the requirements of the Health and Safety
> at
> work act etc.
>
> I also know that medical electrical safety equipment is tested regularly
> to
> EN60601 but I wasn't sure what legislation requires us to do this, is the
> H
> and S act? Further to this if it is H and S act what regulations cover
> equipment used in a community setting but still owned by Health Board?
>
> Obviously I think routine electrical safety testing is best and accepted
> practice but I wondered if anyone could shed some light on the legislation
> so I don't have to trawl the internet and HSE for relevant info.
>
> Look forward to hearing the replies.
>
>
>
> Gareth Adkins B. Eng. MSc. PGDip IPEM.
> Rehabilitation Engineer
> Mobility and Rehabilitation Service
> Woodend Hospital
> Eday Road
> Aberdeen AB15 6LS
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