Accidents involving electricity can cause burns, explosions, shocks, and even death. If you are not a qualified electrician you should not be servicing any electrical equipment.
To avoid injury when working around electrical machinery, follow these basic electrical guidelines:
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Keep your work area clean and orderly.
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Never work around a source of electricity when you, your surrounding, your clothing, or your tools are wet.
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Remove all metal jewelry, rings, and watches before working on electrical equipment.
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Inspect all tools before use for damaged housing and frayed or damaged power cords.
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Use insulated hand tools and double insulated power tools.
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Never remove the 3rd grounding prong from an electrical cord.
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Use Ground Fault interrupters (GFI's) when working outside, near wet areas or when using extension cords in wet areas.
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Obey proper lockout/tagout procedures to ensure the safety of everyone.
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Always be aware of posted warning signs.
For electrical devices or equipment that use over 28 volts:
If any equipment you bring for build here at CHESS uses 28 volts or more, you must follow appropriate lockout/tagout procedures while working on it. See the next section of the course for more information on lockout/tagout procedures, and consult with the CHESS Operator on duty for more specific instructions.
