HSE Diesel Generator Inspection

Operate Generator for five minutes and check the voltage levels.

Generator is clean and in a good condition

Fuel tank at least 50% full

Diesel tank should be free from leakage

No Leaks (look underneath generator)

Radiator, no leaks

Radiator coolant level

Battery connections

Battery water level

Door of DG should be in good condition, so that rotatory part of machine could cover.

Display panel should be in good condition.

Power supply panel provided with ELCB/RCCB/MCB.

Emergency stop button should be mushroom headed with red color

Exhaust system is functioning normally

Auto-start is working (Check on/off button, and Emergency stop push button)

Gen. room is well ventilated and non-flammable

Generator unit have a wire to an “Earth” ground (copper rod)

Check exhaust manifold & stack emission, and consider the availability of heat shield and silencer

Check heat, volt, amperage, gauges, …etc.

Guards around fan, fan belts and other moving parts

Condition of cable insulation, and cable size is proper for operation

Circuit breakers are in a good condition and fit for operation

DG should be keep on aggregate/gravel stone

Spill absorbent kit or drip tray available

Spark arrestor should be installed as per requirement.

Insulated rubber mat available

DG operated by a competent person

Availability of 6 Kg CO2 fire extinguisher, BCP fire extinguisher and sand bucket near the generator

Are the warning signs and emergency contact numbers Available?