E11 Lab Rules
1. There must be at least two (2) people in the laboratory while working on live circuits.
2. Shoes must be worn
at all times.
3. Remove all loose conductive jewelry
and trinkets, including rings, which may come in contact with exposed circuits.
4. Consider all circuits to be
"hot" unless proven otherwise.
5. When making measurements, form the
habit of using only one hand at a time. No part of a live circuit should be
touched by the bare hand.
6. Keep the body, or any part of it,
out of the circuit. Where interconnecting wires and cables are involved, they
should be arranged so people will not trip over them.
7. Be as neat a possible. Keep the
work area and workbench clear of items not used in the experiment.
8. Always check to see that the power
switch is OFF before plugging into the outlet. Also, turn instrument or
equipment OFF before unplugging from the outlet.
9. When unplugging a power cord, pull
on the plug, not on the cable.
10. When disassembling a circuit,
first remove the source of power.
11. "Cheater" cords and
3-to-2 prong adapters are prohibited unless an adequate separate ground lead is
provided, the equipment or device is double insulated, or the laboratory ground
return is known to be floating..
12. Keep fluids, chemicals, and beat
away from instruments and circuits.
13. Report any damages to equipment,
hazards, and potential hazards to the laboratory instructor.
14. If in doubt about electrical
safety, see the laboratory instructor. Regarding specific equipment, consult
the instruction manual provided by the manufacturer of the equipment.
Information regarding safe use and possible- hazards should be studied
carefully.
15. After the lab is completed, return all the equipment to its proper storage
location.
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