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Title: Applies to:
Electrical Safety Plan All staff

Index Number ISSUE DATE

RL&CBB-SF -IPP-008-r3- Y GENERAL IPP 2017-02-17
EFFECTIVE DATE
2017-03-01
Approved by Medical director NEXT REVISION DATE
2019-02-17

1. PURPOSE:
1.1. This guideline provides instructions for safety practice when dealing with electrical, thermal and
cryogenic equipment's.
2. DEFINITIONS: NA
3. RESPONSIBILITIES:
3.1. All laboratory staff
4. POLICY:
4.1. Safety precautions and equipment instruction shall be followed at all times before attempting to
assemble.
4.2. Apparatus or to operate it for use.
5. PROCEDURE:
5.1. Electrical Safety:
5.1.1.Electrical devices shall be protected from wet floors.
5.1.2.The frames of all electrically operated machinery shall be grounded.
5.1.3.Brass light sockets within reach shall be replaced with non-conducting material.
5.1.4.Extension lights shall be equipped with rubber handles, sockets and lamp guards. The cords
shall be of approved rubber-covered type.
5.1.5.No conducting links shall be inserted in brass pull chains.
5.1.6.All equipment must meet the safety criteria and have three prong plugs.
5.1.7.Do not use worn wires – replaced connections immediately when there is any sign of thinning
insulation.
5.1.8.Make sure the wire is dry before plugging it into any circuit.
5.1.9.Electrical units which are to be operated in an area exposed to flammable vapors should be
explosion proof.
5.1.10. Care is to be maintained when connecting and disconnecting electrical equipment. Switch to
“off” position before connecting or disconnecting.
5.1.11. Prompt repairs shall be made to any electrical equipment from which a “shock is felt.
5.1.12. Disconnect all electrical equipment before servicing.
5.1.13. Discontinue use of equipment that has any wire or power cord that shows fraying, extreme
wear, a cut or crack in insulation or evidence of burning. Report the same to the Engineering
Department.

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 RL&CBB- GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH AFFAIRS - NAJRAN - KSA - EMAIL :
LABSNJ@ MOH.GOV.SA
Title: Applies to:
Electrical Safety Plan All staff

Index Number ISSUE DATE

RL&CBB-SF -IPP-008-r3- Y GENERAL IPP 2017-02-17
EFFECTIVE DATE
2017-03-01
Approved by Medical director NEXT REVISION DATE
2019-02-17

5.2. Electrical Equipment Evaluation:

5.2.1.Evaluation of Electrical equipment and devices with electronic components should be done as
follows:
5.2.1.1. Electrical connectors, such as jacks, receptacles or plugs, must be of an approved
type of Underwriters Laboratories (UL®) Standards or equivalent, free of cracks or
breaks and proper attached to the line cord or cable.
5.2.1.2. Mechanical indexing mechanisms must be free of wear or damage to prevent
improper alignment or mating of plugs and receptacles.
5.2.1.3. Cables, cords and internal wiring must be of an approved type and of proper wire size
to safely handle the required current
5.2.1.4. All cables, cords and internal wiring must be of sufficient length. All cables, cords and
internal wiring must be free of unsafe or unsightly splices, and of frayed, cracked,
abraded or brittle insulation.
5.2.1.5. Cables, clips, studs and terminals must be free of dirt, rust, corrosion and other
deposits.
5.2.1.6. Switches, circuit breakers, relay points and selectors must not be dirty, corroded,
excessively worn or pitted
5.2.1.7. Grounding systems must be of an approved type and properly installed.
5.2.1.8. All electrical components, such as relays, transformers, capacitors, electron tubes
and resistors, must operate without overheating.
5.2.1.9. Heating elements must produce and maintain the temperature rise required for proper
operation.
5.2.1.10. Electrical meters must respond to the appropriate control and operate properly
5.2.1.11. Electrical components, such as connectors or switches on explosion-proof equipment,
must conform to the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association
Handbook.
5.2.1.12. Batteries must be properly charged and free of cracks, breaks or leaks.
5.2.1.13. Electrical leakage currents must be within acceptable limits.
5.2.1.14. The electric motor must operate under load without excessive variation/hunting
(varying speed) or noise.

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 RL&CBB- GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH AFFAIRS - NAJRAN - KSA - EMAIL :
LABSNJ@ MOH.GOV.SA
Title: Applies to:
Electrical Safety Plan All staff

Index Number ISSUE DATE

RL&CBB-SF -IPP-008-r3- Y GENERAL IPP 2017-02-17
EFFECTIVE DATE
2017-03-01
Approved by Medical director NEXT REVISION DATE
2019-02-17

5.2.1.15. The electric motor must operate without excessive temperature rise when
operated at the rated duty cycle and mechanical load
5.3. Thermal Equipment:
5.3.1.Safety Signs should be label for hot, cold materials.
5.3.2.Heating baths – be sure the thermo-regulators works properly. Baths being left on long periods of
time should have periodic temperature checks. Be sure the water level in the bath is sufficient for
the time period during which the bath will be in use.
5.3.3.Autoclave avoid steam burns by being familiar with good operating techniques.
5.3.4.Thermal gloves and suitable PPEs should use while working with very cold equipment's.
6. ATTACHMENT:
6.1. Electrical safety check
7. REFERENCES:
7.1. Safety in Health Care Laboratories WHO

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