Management Information Sheet

Safety of Laptop Computer Charging Trolleys

MI Sheet TypeAction
To Be Completed By: 18/12/2009
MI Number:220/09
Publication Date:07/11/2009
LA Contact:Martin Morley (01603 223989)
Audience:Headteacher, ICT Coordinator

Safety of Laptop Computer Charging Trolleys

HSE has issued a safety alert to schools that use laptop computer charging trolleys to raise awareness of the potential electrical dangers and the steps they should take to protect staff and pupils. This follows an incident in which a teacher at a Bradford school needed hospital treatment after he suffered an electric shock while handling a laptop charging trolley.

We have also included operating instructions that should be followed by all schools.