GS38 Requirements Flashcards
What are the three main requirements for test equipment, according to the GS38?
- Maximum 4mm exposed tips
- Finger guards
- Fused test leads
Who provides the GS38?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Which documentation sets out the requirements for electrical test equipment?
BS EN 61010
Which documentation sets out the performance standards for test equipment?
BS EN 61557
Above what voltage does the GS38 not apply?
Anything above 1000V
True or false:
GS38 requires that testing equipment is suitably constructed for its intended purpose.
True.
True or false:
GS38 requires that equipment can be used on any voltage, as long as it is officially stamped with the VDE logo.
False.
Equipment must be suitable for the anticipated voltage
True or false:
GS38 requires that the test equipment and leads be checked regularly for signs of damage and wear & tear.
True.
Pretty self-explanatory.
True or false:
GS38 requires that test probes have:
* Shrouded terminals
* Finger guards
* Fitted with fuses
* Current-limiting resistors where appropriate
True.
Remember these.
True or false:
GS38 requires that the environment in which you are testing does not matter.
False.
Your equipment should be suitable for the environment that you are testing.
True or false:
GS38 requires that probes have no less than 4mm of exposed tip, but actually recommend having 6mm and above tip.
False. Very very false.
The maximum length that the test probes should be is 4mm, and the actual recommended length is 2mm.
True or false:
Voltage pens can be used to verify safe isolation.
False.
You must use a GS38 compliant voltage testing device.
What does a phase rotation indicator do?
It is a piece of test equipment which verifies that the phase sequence is correct.
When should all testing equipment be sent away for calibration?
Annually
What is an advantage of using thermal imaging devices?
If there is a suspected fault, it can be detected before any physical work needs to be done.
