Health & Safety
Electrical Safety
It might seem to be an unnecessary reminder but sadly, there are all too
many amongst us who tend to take the integrity of electrical wiring for
granted. It is all very well to recognise a hum that is generated by an
'earth-loop' but what is an 'earth-loop' and does it have a safety implications?
Well, usually not - but anyone regularly using electrical equipment that
relies upon interconnection with other electrical equipment owes it to themselves
and their clients to ensure that all electrical installations are carried
out with appropriate consideration to the safety of the people who will
be using them
One of the potentially most dangerous results of poor wiring is the risk
of FIRE. Beware of hot plugs, browned sockets and crackly mains connections
- if you leave a dodgy connection to get worse you could arrive for a session
and find a pile of ashes! Heating and air-conditioning are also systems
which are particularly prone to accidental fires unless they are properly
maintained.
A careless connection can result in serious injury to individuals and bank-balances
alike.
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