Power board safety

Problems with power boards can arise from:

• Overloading the power board.
• Dust build up in unused points.
• Power leads becoming dislodged over time, particularly under a desk.
• Poor placement of power cables and extension chords leading to the power board.
• Inadequate ventilation of the power board preventing dissipation of heat generation.
• Heavy plug-in transformers that can “over balance” and partially unplug can result in over-heating from poor connections.

Tips

• Only using power boards with built in safety switches or circuit breakers.
• Do not overload the power board.
• Regularly check that all plugs are firmly fixed in power boards.
• Ensure adequate ventilation is provided for power boards.
• Regularly inspect power boards and leads for signs of damage and degradation.