Selling Safe Goods
Selling Safe Goods June 2007 SAF21/2 1 Selling Safe Goods Introduction This is a guide for retailers supplying second-hand consumer goods in the course of their business. It applies to second-hand shops, auctioneers, charity shops, landlords, and regular “car-boot” sellers. The guide briefly outlines the legal requirements for a variety of consumer products, but you should remember that it is not a definitive statement of the law. (You can find those details by getting copies of the regulations free at www.hmso.gov.uk and clarification on any aspect of those regulations from your local Trading Standards Service.) The guide contains practical guidance on how to tell whether an item complies with the law. It also explains what you should do to demonstrate that you have taken ‘all reasonable precautions’ to ensure compliance. Within the guide is advice on simple checks that can be carried out on a variety of products. If you do not possess suitable qualifications or experience to test particular types of products, find someone who is suitably qualified to carry out these checks on your behalf. For example, you could use a qualified electrician to “portable appliance test” electrical items. Check Sheets are included for certain products and these can be used to help you establish a system for assessing the safety of individual items. You should use a separate copy of the check sheet for each item examined, and identify clearly each item by description and a unique stock identification number. All items you obtain for resale should be kept separate from the rest of your stock until you are sure they are safe. Only then should you offer them for sale. Keep records of the checks you have carried out. If there is a subsequent safety problem, you can demonstrate that you did check the product in question before offering it for sale. If you sell an unsafe product and are charged with an offence, you may have a valid defence, if you can show that you took all reasonable steps and exercised all due diligence to avoid committing the offence. You must be able to show that you have a system for ensuring that all the second-hand products that you intend to sell are safe. You should ensure that employees (or anyone else helping you in the business) understand the contents of this pack and the requirement to supply only safe goods. As the owner of a business, you may find yourself responsible for the actions of the employees, so it is important for you to be able to demonstrate that you regularly check and monitor their work. Following the advice contained in this guide may help you to defend yourself if a product that you have supplied fails to comply with the law. The regulations referred to in this guide are designed to protect consumers from unsafe goods. Trading Standards Officers are responsible for enforcing these requirements and want to enforce the law in a sensible manner working with local businesses to get things right. As part their work, trading standards officers can: June 2007 SAF21/2 2 Selling Safe Goods • Inspect goods • Make test purchases of goods for subsequent safety testing • Seize unsafe goods, when necessary If you fail to comply with these requirements, you could be liable to a fine of up to £5000, and in the worst case, imprisonment. The Guide is Arranged in the Following Sections:• Electrical Appliances • Gas Appliances • Furniture • Nursery Equipment, Toys and Other Goods for Children • Everything Else – General Product Safety Obtaining Further Information and Advice If you have any queries on the content of this guide, or in relation to products you intend to sell, you should contact your local Trading Standards Service using the contact details given below. Trading Standards Service County Hall Martineau Lane Norwich Norfolk NR1 2UD Tel: 0344 800 8020 (Mon – Fri 08.00 – 18.00) Email: [email protected] June 2007 SAF21/2 3 Selling Safe Goods If you would like this advice sheet in large print, audio, Braille, alternative format or in a different language please contact the Customer Service Centre on 0344 800 8020 and we will do our best to help. This guide was prepared by the Safety Panel of the Wales Heads of Trading Standards Group 01 / 03 June 2007 SAF21/2 4 Selling Safe Goods Electrical Appliances Second-hand electrical items (including items for hire and equipment supplied as part of a furnished accommodation) must: • Have adequate insulation and earthing and be constructed to prevent access to basic insulation and live parts • Have moving parts guarded (and, where appropriate, incorporate interlocks to prevent access to the appliance when still in operation – washers, spin dryers, microwaves, etc.) • Not generate excessive temperatures • Be supplied with a correctly fitted, appropriately fused, approved plug complying to the current version of BS 1363. For example, lamps should be fitted with 3 or 5 amp fuses, while those appliances that use more power should be fitted with a 13 amp fuse. • Above all, be safe. This includes non-electrical hazards as well as electrical. For example, there must be no sharp edges or trapping hazards. Examples of items that are covered by these regulations include: • Hairdryer, toaster • Extension leads You should employ a qualified electrician to check the electrical items you intend to sell. See the Electrical Equipment Check Sheet for further guidance. June 2007 SAF21/2 5 Selling Safe Goods Gas Appliances Gas Cookers Gas Cookers* must: • Have gas components that stop gas escaping • Ignite properly and maintain a stable flame • Be stable • Have adequately thick glass components e.g. doors/lids etc. that will resist breakage in normal use • Have adequate pan supports • Have tap handles which are easy to operate and are not liable to be turned on accidentally • Have legible and durable markings on the controls • Be marked with the Manufacturer’s / Importer’s name and have instructions for use • Have a hob cover that will shut off the gas supply, or the cover must bear a warning label stating that it does not. Gas Cookers must not: • Have sharp edges • Have a casing which gets hot enough to cause injury • Emit heat that is great enough to cause adjacent wall / floors to reach a dangerously high temperature You can see the majority of these safety requirements simply by conducting a visual examination of the appliance. This would not necessarily require a qualified gas engineer. However, if you are unsure about the safety of an appliance, you should contact a CORGI registered engineer to examine it before sale. See the Gas Cookers Check Sheet for further guidance. NB: Only a qualified engineer (CORGI registered) can work on the mains gas supply or any appliance connected to it. • Second-hand Gas Cookers must comply with EN30 OR BS5383 Part 3 1980 or Part 4 1983 or with the specific regulatory requirements. June 2007 SAF21/2 6 Selling Safe Goods Gas Fires Second-hand gas fires must be fitted with a guard that will prevent a child touching hot parts. The regulations say that • a 35mm diameter probe must not be able to touch the heated radiants or flame, and • the fireguard must not have a gap larger than 150mm (6”) x 35mm (1⅜”) with a diagonal measurement no larger than 154 mm (6⅛”) 150mm 35mm 154mm not to scale In addition, the guard must prevent smouldering or ignition of fabric and be sufficiently robust. June 2007 SAF21/2 7 Selling Safe Goods Furniture Upholstered Furniture Regulations controlling the sale of upholstered furniture were made in response to the high number of house fires, where deaths and injuries were caused, not by fire, but by the toxic fumes given off when certain upholstery materials burn. The regulations impose strict standards that must be met by both new and secondhand furniture supplied to consumers. Any upholstered furniture intended for private use in a dwelling, including settees and armchairs must: • Pass a smouldering cigarette test • Have covers which pass a match flame test • Contain only fillings that are fire retardant Upholstered furniture manufactured since 1st March 1988 will have had a label permanently attached (normally by stitching), to show compliance with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations. Headed ‘CARELESSNESS CAUSES FIRE’, these labels give at least the following information: CARELESSNESS CAUSES FIRE Batch/ID No DF 1234 To comply with The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations: This article does (or does not) include a Schedule 3 interliner All foams, fillings and composites have been tested to ensure compliance with the relevant ignitability test. All covers and fillings have been tested to ensure that they are cigarette resistant. All covers have been tested to ensure that they are match resistant. Further details are available from your retailer. June 2007 SAF21/2 8 Selling Safe Goods You must check for such labels on any furniture you intend to sell, and you can use the Upholstered Furniture Check Sheet provided as a guide. You should be clear what labels are there, and what they say. Mattresses, bed bases and divans are not required to be labelled in this way, and in these cases, compliance with the law is shown by a blue label stating that the article meets the requirements of British Standard 7177. You may see other labels on furniture stating that ‘Careless use of matches could set fire to this furniture’. This label indicates that the furniture was made before 1988 and does not meet current fire safety requirements. Do not sell this furniture. If you are in any doubt about the safety of any furniture – do not sell it. Without obtaining expert opinion, or evidence of original purchase date (receipts, etc.), you would not be able to show that the furniture meets fire resistance requirements. Furniture Containing Glass Many items of furniture contain glass, for example, tables, trolleys, mirrors and units with glass doors or shelves. Depending on its size and means of support within the furniture, the glass must be of a thickness and type (often toughened or laminated safety glass) to ensure that the item can be used safely, and to minimise the extent of injury in case of an accident. The requirements are detailed and are laid down in the following safety standards:Tables and trolleys - BS 7376 :1990 Other furniture containing glass – BS 7449 : 1991 If you are concerned about the safety of a piece of furniture containing glass, you should contact your local Trading Standards Service. Many authorities have access to portable safety glass testing equipment, and may be able to carry out screening tests at your premises. June 2007 SAF21/2 9 Selling Safe Goods Bunk Beds Regulations prohibit the supply of bunk beds which could cause a child to be injured or killed, as a result of their becoming wedged or trapped. A bunk bed must not have any: • gap in the bed base greater than 75mm (approx. 3”) • gap elsewhere which is less than 60mm (approx. 2.5”) or more than 75mm Any gap permitting access to the raised bunk should only be in the safety barrier on one of the long sides of the bed, and be of a minimum width of 300mm (12”). Note: The safety of mattresses is discussed separately in the section on upholstered furniture. By means of simple measurement, you should be able to make sure whether a bunk bed satisfies the ‘gap’ requirements detailed above. If you are in any doubt about a particular gap size, you should contact your local Trading Standards Service to arrange for more accurate measurements to be made with a special probe. The general safety of bunk beds can be simply tested by checking for such things as stability, rigidity, sharp edges etc. Some bunk beds may also be marked with a British Standard number. This is currently BS EN 747 : 1993, and formerly BS 6998 :1988. June 2007 SAF21/2 10 Selling Safe Goods Nursery Equipment and Other Children’s Goods Safety standards and regulations apply to a wide range of nursery goods and other items for use by children. The following is not an exhaustive list, but gives important information about the safety of the main products falling into this category. Toys A toy is anything that is designed, or clearly intended, for use in play by a child under the age of fourteen. Any toys you sell must be safe, and be labelled with any appropriate warnings. For example, toys with small detachable parts could pose a choking hazard to a young child, and must therefore be labelled ‘ Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.’ You may also see this age warning in the form of the 0-3 logo. Always look for the CE mark. All new toys must be labelled with the CE mark, it is the manufacturer’s declaration that the toy has been made to conform with toy safety law. You are advised to sell only those toys that are CE marked. You will find the CE mark on the toy itself or on it’s packaging, if this still exists. You may also see toys labelled with ‘EN71’.This is the current safety standard for toys. There are a number of steps you can easily take:• Carry out some simple safety checks. Because of wear and tear, toys that were safe when they were new might not be safe now. The Toys Check Sheet gives practical guidance on the types of hazard to look out for, for example sharp points and edges, loose parts, strength etc. • Toys of a complex nature may need instructions for safe use. If there are no longer any instructions with such toys, do not sell them. • Avoid selling knitted or similar toys that appear to be home made. It is very unlikely that they will have been tested for safety. June 2007 SAF21/2 11 Selling Safe Goods Children’s Garments There are a number of hazards that can be checked visually. • Children’s coats and outer wear must not have a hood cord running right through the hood if the garment has a measurement across the front of the chest less than 44cm (17.5”) • Always ensure that buttons, bows and similar attachments and decorations on clothes are firmly attached Highchairs • Look out for the current safety standard for highchairs, i.e. BS 5799: 1986. If a highchair has been made to comply with this standard, then it would have been clearly marked to indicate compliance. • The highchair should also be marked with the statement ‘WARNING – The child should at all times wear a safety harness correctly fitted and adjusted. Do not leave the child unattended.’ Check any highchairs you intend to sell and in particular you should ensure that:• There is an integral safety harness, or • There are attachment points in the form of loops or rings for the attachment of a safety harness, • There is a crotch strap to prevent the child slipping out of the highchair • There are no open ended tubes, projections, loose washers, nuts or crevices in which a child’s finger(s) or flesh could be trapped, • There are no sharp edges, corners or other projecting parts • There are no scissoring, shearing or pinching hazards when the product is erected for use • The chair back is at least 350mm high, • The chair is not fitted with castors, unless it is a combination chair which can be converted into a baby walker June 2007 SAF21/2 12 Selling Safe Goods • Complex highchairs, particularly combination chairs that can be converted for another use (e.g. low chair, baby walker, swing) should only be sold with adequate instructions for safe use. Cots • Look out for the current safety standard for children’s cots, i.e. BS 716 -1 : 1996. If a cot has been made to comply with this standard, then it would have been clearly marked to indicate compliance. • An indication on the cot side, at least 200mm (8”) below the top, showing the maximum height of the mattress. Check any cots you intend to sell and in particular you should ensure that:• There are no open ended tubes and no sharp edges • The feet should not have castors unless they can be locked or they are on two feet only. • Folding cots should have a locking mechanism to prevent inadvertent folding. • The mechanism of any drop side must not rely on only one fastening or locking device • The slats in the bed base must be less than 60mm (2.5”) apart • The rails in the sides and ends of the cot must be 60mm (2.5”) apart, and any holes in these parts must have a diameter of 60mm (2.5”) • If there is a mattress with the cot it is labelled to show compliance with the safety requirements for mattresses (see Upholstered Furniture section) • Try to ensure that instructions for safe use are supplied with the cot Child Car Safety Seats It is not advisable to sell second-hand child car seats for the following reasons. 1. You cannot be sure of a seat’s previous history. If a child car seat has been involved in a previous accident, it could have been damaged and may not protect a child safely in case of any future accident. Such damage often occurs in and around the straps used to restrain the child and may not be visible to the naked eye. June 2007 SAF21/2 13 Selling Safe Goods 2. The seat may not meet current safety standards 3. It is unlikely that there will be any fitting instructions. Without these, it may be impossible to fit the seat properly in the car, and parents could end up gambling with their child’s safety. Prams & Pushchairs All prams and pushchairs, both new and second-hand, must comply with British Standard 7409. Prams and pushchairs are defined as any wheeled vehicle designed for the transport of one or more infants either seated or reclined. The British Standard requires that a label should be permanently attached to the pram or pushchair, stating that it complies with BS7409. These labels are usually found on the frame or seat covering. If you are unable to find a label then it may not comply with the BS or the regulations. If prams and pushchairs have been damaged or modified, they may no longer meet the requirements of the standard. The only way to be certain is to have the item tested by a laboratory. However there are some things you can look out for, using the Prams and Pushchairs Check Sheet as a guide. For example, you should ensure that: • There are no sharp edges or points • The main lock and secondary lock engage and work properly • The safety harness is in good condition • The wheels are secure • The parking brake works, both forwards and backwards • Make sure the pram or pushchair is generally in good condition June 2007 SAF21/2 14 Selling Safe Goods Everything Else The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 state that it is an offence to offer to supply an unsafe product (whether new or second-hand). These regulations “fill the gaps” between the other safety regulations. They cover the safety of any aspect of a consumer product not specifically dealt with under UK or European law. The scope of these regulations is wide and it is impossible to give detailed guidance as to how to comply with them. The best advice is: • Think carefully about the potential hazards that may be present in a particular second-hand product • Examine the product to see if these potential hazards have been minimised. For example, if a second-hand lawnmower that you intend to sell has its blades unguarded, whilst all similar examples that you have seen have guarded blades, this would suggest that it may be unsafe. Ultimately, when assessing whether any item is safe or not, common sense plays an important part. If you have any doubts concerning the safety of a second hand product, it is wise to play safe and not supply it. Some examples of products covered by the General Product Safety regulations are given below. Kitchenware Any pots, pans or other kitchenware must be sufficiently robust and not contain any toxic elements. Ensure that: • handles are secure • gaps have not developed around rivets attaching the handle • knobs on lids are secure • lids fit properly • the pan base is not warped which may induce instability in use • the inside of the pan is not excessively scratched or scored so as to prevent easy cleaning June 2007 SAF21/2 15 Selling Safe Goods The only method of assessing the levels of release of lead and cadmium in ceramic-ware and enamel-ware and the quantity of lead in tin plating is by submitting items for analysis. In this instance we would advise you exercise great caution and only sell newer pieces of equipment Motorcycle Equipment If you sell any motorcycle equipment you should ensure it is marked with a British Standard such as BS6658 or European Standard ECE 22.05. for motor cycle helmets Do not sell any helmet which: • Shows signs of damage. • Has had its original structure altered. • Has been painted since being manufactured or which bears stickers or adhesives. • Is not marked as complying with BS6558 or ECE 22.05. • Has a single cup type chin strap. • Does not have a 20mm-wide chin strap. • Do not sell any visor or goggles which are damaged or have deep scratches Oil Heaters Any second hand oil heater you intend selling must be safe and properly labelled so that it can be used safely. You should follow the guidance below in conjunction with the Oil Heater Check Sheet provided. Labelling Requirements The heater must be labelled with the following warnings to illustrate that: • Petrol is not to be used as a fuel • The heater must not be carried when alight • The heater must not be used in a draught • The heater must not be filled when alight (unless it is impossible to do so) June 2007 SAF21/2 16 Selling Safe Goods The flame regulator must be readily accessible and give easy and even flame adjustment A floor standing oil heater must: • Be capable of tilting 15° without toppling (when full or empty) • Be able to be secured to stop it toppling by the use of screw holes, chains etc • Self-extinguish within 15 seconds of toppling • Oil heaters must be fitted with a fireguard. The requirements for these are identical to those for the fire guards of second hand gas fires. June 2007 SAF21/2 17 Selling Safe Goods Second-hand Electrical Appliances Check Sheet Stock Identification Number:_____________ Description of Product ________________ Purchased from: ___________________ Date Purchased:____________________ Examined /Checked by: __________________ Date Examined: _____________________ Check Result Initials (Delete as appropriate) 1. *Does appliance have adequate insulation? Yes / No 2. *Is appliance correctly earthed? Yes / No 3. *Is there a danger of the user having access to live parts? (without the use of a tool) Yes / No 4. *Does the appliance pass a run test (to ensure the correct amperage is being used)? Yes / No 5. Is the cable double insulated? Yes / No 6. Is the cable in good condition (no fraying, cuts or twisting)? Yes / No 7. Is the mains cable wired brown (live), blue (neutral) and yellow/ green (earth)? Yes / No 8. Is the cable firmly held by the cord grip on the plug? Yes / No 9. Is the appliance fitted with a 3 pin plug marked with ‘BS 1363, and the name of an approved body (BSI, ASTA or BEAB), and are the live and neutral pins sleeved? Yes / No 10. Does the plug have the correct fuse? (See Guide for details) Yes / No 11. Are all moving parts of the appliance properly guarded? Yes / No 12. For washing machines and spin driers, is there an interlock to prevent opening the door during use and immediately after? Yes / No * You are strongly advised to have a competent electrician carry out these checks If the answer to any of the above is ‘no’, you should not sell the appliance in its present condition. You may feel happy to change a plug or fuse, but any other repairs should be referred to a competent electrician. If doubt remains, or if the appliance cannot be repaired safely, it should be destroyed. Result (Pass / Fail) ________________ Action Taken (For Sale / Destroyed) _______________________ Note - This check sheet should be used in conjunction with the advice given in the Electrical Appliances section of the Guide June 2007 SAF21/2 18 Selling Safe Goods Second-hand Gas Cookers Check Stock Identification Number: _____________Description of Product:__________________________ Purchased from: ___________________ Date Purchased: Examined /Checked by: __________________ Date Examined: _____________________________ ______________________________ Check 1. Is the cooker stable? Result (Delete as appropriate) Yes / No 2. If the cooker has a glass door and / or lid, is it adequately thick to resist breakage in ordinary use? Yes / No 3. Are the pan supports adequate to ensure that pans are stable? Yes / No 4. Are tap handles easy to operate, and not liable to be turned on accidentally? Yes / No 5. Are the controls legibly and durably marked on the cooker? Yes / No 6. Is the cooker marked with the manufacturer’s / importer’s name, and are there instructions for safe use? Yes / No 7. Is the cooker free from sharp edges? Yes / No 8. Does the cooker pass a gas soundness test carried out by a qualified (CORGI registered) engineer? Yes / No 9. Does the cooker ignite properly and maintain a stable flame? Yes / No 10. Does the hob cover shut of the gas supply? (If it does not it should bear a warning stating that it does not) Yes / No Initials Remember that only a competent (CORGI registered) engineer can work on the mains gas supply or any appliance connected to it. Installation by someone who isn’t CORGI registered is illegal. If the answer to any of the above is ‘no’, you should not sell the gas cooker, but have it professionally repaired or alternatively, disposed of safely. Result (Pass / Fail) ________________ Action Taken (For Sale / Destroyed) ______________________ Note - This check sheet should be used in conjunction with the advice given in the Gas Appliances section of the Guide June 2007 SAF21/2 19 Selling Safe Goods Second-hand Upholstered Furniture Check Sheet Stock Identification Number : _____________ Description of Product :__________________________ Purchased from : ___________________ Date Purchased : Examined /Checked by: __________________ Date Examined : _____________________________ ______________________________ Compare any labels attached to the furniture with the examples below, and follow the advice given alongside. Form of Label Tick Advice No labels found DO NOT SUPPLY, unless you can be absolutely sure the date of manufacture / original purchase is after1988 (see upholstered furniture fact sheet for guidance) “ Caution – careless use of matches could set fire to this furniture” DO NOT SUPPLY. This furniture will have been made prior to 1988, and will not meet current safety requirements. CARELESSNESS CAUSES FIRE Batch/ID No DF 1234 To comply with The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations: This article does (or does not) include a Schedule 3 interliner Action Taken (for sale/ destroyed etc) Initials A good indication that the furniture has been made to current safety standards All foams, fillings and composites have been tested to ensure compliance with the relevant ignitability test. All covers and fillings have been tested to ensure that they are cigarette resistant. All covers have been tested to ensure that they are match resistant. Further details are available from your retailer. On mattresses, divans and bed bases only, a good indication that the item has been made to current safety standards (BS 7177) Result (Pass / Fail) ________________ Action Taken (For Sale / Destroyed) ________________________ Note - This check sheet should be used in conjunction with the advice given in the Upholstered Furniture section of the Guide. You should also ensure that the furniture Is free of other hazards such as sharp points and edges. June 2007 SAF21/2 20 Selling Safe Goods Second-hand Toys Check Sheet Stock Identification Number: _____________ Description of Product:__________________________ Purchased from: ___________________ Date Purchased: Examined /Checked by: __________________ Date Examined: _____________________________ ______________________________ Check 1. Is item a toy, ie for use in play by a child under 14 years? Result (Delete as appropriate) Yes / No 2. Is it CE marked? Yes / No 3. Are toys clearly labelled if unsuitable for children under 3 years? (Eg. If there are detachable small parts, the warning ‘Not suitable for children less than 36 months due to small parts’) Yes / No 4. Are there appropriate warnings about any hazards associated with use? (Eg. Functional items such as toy sewing machines must indicate that adult supervision is required) Yes / No 5. Are items such as facial features, buttons etc securely attached? Yes / No 6. Is the toy intact with no exposed points or sharp edges? Yes / No 7. Does the toy still have instructions for safe use (if necessary)? Yes / No 8. Have any old batteries been removed? Yes / No 9. Do painted toys look fairly new? (Paint on very old toys may contain lead) Yes / No Initials If the answer to any of the above is ‘no’, you should not sell the toy, but dispose of it safely. Result (Pass / Fail) ________________ Action Taken (For Sale / Destroyed) ____________ Note - This check sheet should be used in conjunction with the advice given in the Toys section of the Guide June 2007 SAF21/2 21 Selling Safe Goods Second-hand Prams and Pushchairs Check Sheet Stock Identification Number: _____________ Description of Product:__________________________ Purchased from: ___________________ Date Purchased: Examined /Checked by: __________________ Date Examined: Check 1. Is the pram / pushchair in generally good condition? _____________________________ ______________________________ Result (Delete as appropriate) Yes / No 2. Is it free from sharp points and edges, open ended tubes and other parts which could harm a child (eg. trapping / pinching of fingers) Yes / No 3. Do both the main and secondary lock engage and work properly? (If not, the pram / pushchair could collapse in use) Yes / No 4. Is the safety harness in good condition? (This should be fixed at five points ie shoulders, waist and between the child’s legs) Yes / No 5. Are all the wheels secure? Yes / No 6 Does the parking brake work, both forwards and backwards? Yes / No 7. Is the pram / pushchair stable on a slope and going up and down steps? Yes / No 8. Does the pram / pushchair have a label marked with ‘BS 7409’, together with the manufacturer’s name and safety warnings? (If not, it might not meet current safety requirements) Yes / No Initials If the answer to any of the above is ‘no’, you should not sell the pram or pushchair, but dispose of it safely. Result (Pass / Fail) ________________ Action Taken (For Sale / Destroyed) ______________________ Note - This check sheet should be used in conjunction with the advice given in the Nursery Equipment and Other Children’s Goods section of the Guide June 2007 SAF21/2 22 Selling Safe Goods Second-hand Oil Heaters Check Sheet Stock Identification Number: _____________ Description of Product:__________________________ Purchased from: ___________________ Date Purchased: Examined /Checked by: __________________ Date Examined: Check 1. Labelling – are the following warnings marked on the heater? • • • • • _____________________________ ______________________________ Result (Delete as appropriate) Yes / No That petrol is not to be used as a fuel That the heater must not be carried when alight That the heater must not be used in a draught That it must not be filled when alight For self-extinguishing heaters, a warning giving maintenance and resetting details. 2. Is the flame height stable once ignited? Yes / No 3. Is the flame regulator easily accessible? Yes / No 4. Does the flame height regulator easily control the flame height? Yes / No 5. Can the heater be tilted to 15° from vertical without toppling? Yes / No 6. Does the heater have a self-extinguishing device? Yes / No 7. Does the self extinguishing device work properly? Yes / No 8. Is the heater fitted with an appropriate fireguard? (see text of Guide for dimensions) Yes / No If the answer to any of the above is ‘no’, you should not sell the oil heater, but dispose of it safely. Result (Pass / Fail) ________________ Action Taken (For Sale / Destroyed) ______________________ Note - This check sheet should be used in conjunction with the advice given in the Oil Heaters section of the Guide June 2007 SAF21/2 23 Initials
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