Digital management for portable electrical appliances

Compulsory electrical testing made easy with the wartungsplaner software from Hoppe https://www.Wartungsplaner.de

Almost every company uses electrical appliances in its daily work - from drills to notebooks. These devices are exposed to various environmental influences such as dirt, dust and moisture on a daily basis. In addition, they are often in continuous use. This means that even the highest quality equipment runs the risk of losing its performance.

Management of electrical tests

Professional and continuous testing not only extends the service life, but also ensures that the respective company complies with the legally required periodic inspections in accordance with the current specifications.

In the past, most electrical appliances were only designed for 16 hours of continuous use. Nowadays, however, the appliances are often in use 24 hours a day. With regular care and maintenance, their service life can be extended far beyond the warranty period. Portable electrical appliances include, for example, drills, cordless screwdrivers, vacuum cleaners, fans, refrigerators, washing machines, computers and monitors. The list goes on and on, depending on the business. The coffee machine, electrical appliances in the canteen or the radio in the break room are also included. It is not always guaranteed that all electrical appliances in a company are treated with care by the employees - defects and repairs are the result.

Functional testing in accordance with regulations

This can be counteracted with continuous maintenance. The company is also obliged to check the function of all electrical appliances used in the company and to maintain them regularly.

This _DGUV test or electrical test_ is prescribed by law and must be carried out by a specialist. In practice, however, it has been shown that maintenance intervals for the electrical appliances mentioned are not always adhered to.

There are various reasons for this: All electrical appliances used in the European Economic Area must be state of the art. To this end, they are given the CE mark and the associated declaration of conformity. From the time of commissioning, the operator is then responsible for the health and safety of his employees - which also includes the handling of these appliances. In the company, this is usually handled by the managing director or a specially appointed employee, who is usually also responsible for professional maintenance. However, with increasing complexity and new regulations, the demands on employees are also increasing. Responsibilities are also often unclear - employees are overwhelmed by the flood of documents, deadlines and regulations. Last but not least, handwritten lists, Excel spreadsheets or self-developed databases are often still used, but these cannot be used to document inspections efficiently or with legal certainty.

The useful digital companion

Digitalized maintenance planning, on the other hand, documents every device inspection that the company requires in accordance with the DGUV regulations. The prerequisite for a digital solution that makes work easier is that the software should be easy to use after a short briefing and the functions must be self-explanatory. In addition, the digital solution must work smoothly on any mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. If this is guaranteed, the advantages are obvious: the inspector can enter all data during maintenance - including photos and videos. A few clicks are all it takes to check all maintenance deadlines and regulations and to create and archive the required documents. Test objects are displayed with the relevant data, the user can have important key maintenance figures prepared graphically and import and export them in various formats. An integrated calendar reminds the user when the next maintenance is due.

This allows a comprehensive inspection report to be created, which then displays all maintenance results digitally in a paperless format. In addition, the results are stored centrally in the system so that the information can be accessed at any time. These maintenance logs are legally compliant and document correct maintenance.

On the safe side

This is particularly relevant if, for example, an accident occurs when handling an electrical appliance. At this point at the latest, it must be possible to prove that the system has been properly maintained. It therefore goes without saying that the maintenance planner complies with the recommendations of the employers' liability insurance associations for inspection period management: the software solution must be based on DIN EN ISO 9001. This also makes it easier to carry out risk assessments. Another advantage is that the requirements of ISO 14001 for environmental protection and OHSAS 18001 are fully supported. As legal regulations change over time or new requirements are added, regular updates ensure that the program is always up to date.

This makes it easier for companies to implement all legal and internal obligations. Security gaps are covered and company audits can be carried out with peace of mind. The workload can be noticeably minimized with a powerful software tool. This also applies to ongoing work processes. Continuous and professional maintenance ensures that defects can be rectified quickly or do not arise in the first place. Expensive repairs and new purchases can also be avoided.

Flexible and compliant use

A maintenance planner can be used as occupational safety software in all sectors and for all sizes of business. However, in the case of the maintenance of electrical appliances, a competent person as defined by TRBS 1203 must be entrusted with this task. This employee should at least be trained in electrical engineering and have the status of a qualified electrician, as this is the only way the employee can correctly assess the hazards posed by the device. And: It is complex to keep track of the various test regulations and periods as well as the different types of systems and equipment with different maintenance requirements. Precise knowledge of the clear definition of inspections, which parts are affected and compliance with deadlines is therefore essential. In conjunction with digital maintenance planning, this enables companies to meet their maintenance obligations safely and in compliance with regulations.

Conclusion

All electrical appliances in a business - from coffee machines to cable reels - are subject to regular maintenance. Maintenance work must be carried out by a qualified employee with electrotechnical training. To ensure that maintenance is carried out safely and professionally, a high-quality software solution that documents every maintenance step and implements all legal requirements in accordance with the regulations is a good idea. This not only extends the service life of electrical appliances, but also ensures operational safety.

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HOPPE UNTERNEHMENSBERATUNG
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Hoppe Unternehmensberatung is one of the best-known German providers of software for the documentation of electrical inspections (DGUV Regulation 3) and for the management of devices. More than 35 years of experience have gone into the modern maintenance planning software for planning test dates. The mobile maintenance planner app documents all tests and maintenance.

Note:
The Wartungsplaner.de was awarded the "Best of IT" innovation prize by the Initiative Mittelstand. The software was also awarded the Industry Prize.

This release was published on openPR.