On Sun, 10 Mar 2019 15:03:22 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:

In article 6,
DerbyBorn wrote:
The speaker has asked for a PAT Tested Extension Lead for her projector.

I can't see why - other than to avoid any responsibility if a faulty
lead was provided. Surely her equipment could not be damaged.

An extension lead with line and earth reversed?

Might not damage the equipment, but could kill her.

Yes, well?


That was already fairly clear.


If she is bringing her own projector why not her own extension lead too?
With an RCD plug fitted.

It would be tempting but from the perspective of a person that uses
extentions on other peoples sites to power tools, laptops etc, it is
far better to get the site to organise the thing. Trying to get the go
ahead to use steps to run the cable off the floor is too unsafe for a
lot of the Hi Vis spotters in industry.

An extension is a pretty dangerous item, especially so if the room is
in semi darkness to display a projected image.

If the client supplies the cable and runs it out in what they say is a
safe manner, the speaker will have little chance of being sued when
someone goes flying over it.

Having said that, if there is an obvious problem with the cable route
and the speaker is aware, they too have a duty of care.

AB