Risks associated with the use of mains power outside
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Impact
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| 1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| Likelihood
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1
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 2
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2
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4
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6
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8
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10
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| 3
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3
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6
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9
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12
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15
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| 4
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4
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8
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12
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16
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20
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| 5
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5
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10
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15
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20
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25
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Liklihood
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Description
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| 1
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Rare
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1 in 100,000 chance
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| 2
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Unlikely
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1 in 10,000 chance
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| 3
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Possible
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1 in 1,000 chance
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| 4
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Likely
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1 in 100 chance
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| 5
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Very Likely
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1 in 10 chance
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|
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Impact
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Description
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| 1
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Trivial/Insignificant
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Very Minor injuries e.g. slight bruising
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| 2
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Minor
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Injuries or illness e.g. small cut or abrasion which require basic first aid treatment even if self administered
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| 3
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Moderate
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Injuries or Illness e.g. straining or sprain requiring first aid or medical support
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| 4
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Major
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Injuries or illness e.g. broken bones requiring medial support > 24 hours and time off work or study > 4 weeks.
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| 5
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Severe/Extremely Significant
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Fatality or multiple serious injuries or illness requiring hospital admission or significant time off work or study.
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| Hazard
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Potential Consequences
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Persons at Risk
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Inherent
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Control Measures
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Residual
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Further Controls
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| Likelihood
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Impact
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Score
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Likelihood
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Impact
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Score
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| Mains Power
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| Mains electricity
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Electric shock or electrocution
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Users
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3
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5
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15
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Ensure that mains-powered equipment has recently been safety tested. Ensure that appropriately IP-rated equipment is used for outdoor installations.
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1
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5
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5
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