· Do not work on live equipment.
· Do not hold energized electrical appliances with wet hands or when wearing wet shoes.
· Body moisture or perspiration lowers resistance, which permits a greater current flow. Keep body resistance high by keeping hands and feet dry. Shoes should be worn during working hours (rubber-soled shoes are preferable).
· Never ignore a “tingling” sensation caused by a piece of equipment. This indicates that the equipment is defective. Turn it off, unplug it, tag it “Remove From Service” and report it to the appropriate department for repairs:
· Clinical Equipment Services (CES) (for hospital/clinical equipment) – ext 76143
· Biomedical Engineering and Electronics (BMEE) (for research equipment) - ext 32750
· Facilities Operations and Management (for building equipment and power) - ext 21586
Any device or instrument under a private maintenance contract (copy machines) should be reported directly to the company that services the contract.