Electrical Equipment Hazards
User Provided Electrical Equipment Guidelines
Users bringing the following equipment for use at ISIS must indicate this on the User Equipment section of the Experimental Risk Assessment (ERA) and follow the guidelines given below.
• Portable Electrical Equipment.
• Non-CE marked Electrical Equipment.
• High Voltage Equipment (Voltages >600Vac, >900Vdc).
• RF Equipment.
• Equipment or systems that include personal safety interlocks.
Do not operate portable electrical equipment without an in date Portable Appliance Test (PAT) sticker. ISIS can provide a PAT testing service if you are unable to test your equipment at your institute. If you require PAT testing please indicate this on your ERA and contact Jamie Nutter or the electronics lab on Ext: 6318 before using the equipment. Mobile device chargers and battery powered devices are exempt from testing but must be in good physical condition and working order.
Non-CE marked electrical equipment must undergo an in-depth electrical inspection and test prior to equipment use. If you plan to use non-CE marked equipment please indicate this on your ERA and contact Jamie Nutter or the electronics lab on Ext: 6318 at least 48 hours before the start of your experiment to allow enough time for the inspection and tests to be completed.
The operation of electrical equipment that has failed a PAT test or an electrical inspection and test is prohibited at ISIS.
High voltage equipment that can source more than 5mA will require a risk assessment and method statement prior to its operation at ISIS. Personnel safety interlocks maybe required to reduce risk. Please contact Matt North at least two weeks in advance of your experiment to discuss the use of this equipment.
RF equipment will require a risk assessment and method statement prior to its operation at ISIS. Personnel safety interlocks may be required to reduce risk. Please contact Matt North at least two weeks in advance of your experiment to discuss the use of this equipment.
Electrical equipment or systems that include personnel safety interlocks will require a functional test of the interlock system prior to its operation. Please provide this equipment at least 48 hours before the start of your experiment to allow enough time for the functional tests to be completed. Please contact Jamie Nutter or the electronics lab on Ext: 6318.
Failure to adhere to these procedures may result in the operation of your equipment being prohibited.
Electrical Equipment Hazards
Electrical equipment and systems are wide ranging and pervasive throughout the ISIS facility; from mobile device chargers to high voltage power supplies. The hazards associated with the use of electrical equipment include, electric burns, electrocution, fire and arcing. On average there are over 11,000 electrical incidents harming individuals throughout the UK every year. To reduce the risk of harm for operators of electrical equipment at ISIS the following general rules must be followed.
Do not operate the following equipment without notifying ISIS via the User Equipment section of the Experimental Risk Assessment and following the User Provided Electrical Equipment Guidelines.
• Electrical Equipment requiring a PAT test.
• Non-CE marked Electrical Equipment.
• High Voltage Equipment (Voltages >600Vac, >900Vdc).
• RF Equipment.
• Equipment or systems that include personnel safety interlocks.
Do not attempt to connect non-UK plug types into UK sockets. ISIS instrument cabins have a range of non-UK mains sockets. The Electrical & Electronic User Support Group can also provide a wide range of plug adaptors. Please contact Jamie Nutter or the lab on Ext: 6318.
Where possible use an RCD protected electrical supply or extension lead. RCD protected supplies can be identified by test and reset buttons. RCD protected extension leads are readily available from the Electrical & Electronic User Support Group. Please contact Jamie Nutter or the lab on Ext: 6318. Always test the RCD prior to use and report test failures to your local contact.
Do not supply electricity to equipment by series-linking multiple extension leads together.
Do not misuse electrical equipment, electrical systems and parts thereof.
Do not operate electrical equipment, electrical systems and parts thereof in an environment which increases a risk of harm without a prior risk assessment approved by your Local Contact.
Do not interfere with or remove enclosures or covers on electrical equipment, electrical systems and parts thereof.
Do not attempt to make any repair to electrical equipment, electrical systems and parts thereof.
Do not misuse or interfere with interlock systems.
Observe and comply with all signs and barriers.
Do not operate or interfere with any parts associated with the distribution of the mains supply (electrical switchgear, switchboards or distribution boards)
Whilst working at ISIS report any concerns related to the condition or operation of electrical equipment to your Local Contact.
In the event of an emergency follow the emergency advice summary here.
SUMMARY OF HAZARDS PAGE
Do not operate the following equipment without notifying ISIS via the User Equipment section of the Experimental Risk Assessment and following the User Provided Electrical Equipment Guidelines.
• Electrical Equipment requiring a PAT test.
• Non-CE marked Electrical Equipment.
• High Voltage Equipment (Voltages >600Vac, >900Vdc).
• RF Equipment.
• Equipment or systems that include personnel safety interlocks.
Do not attempt to connect non-UK plug types into UK sockets. ISIS instrument cabins have a range of non-UK mains sockets. The Electrical & Electronic User Support Group can also provide a wide range of plug adaptors. Please contact Jamie Nutter or the lab on Ext: 6318.
Do not supply electricity to equipment by series-linking multiple extension leads together.
Do not misuse electrical equipment, electrical systems and parts thereof.
Do not operate electrical equipment, electrical systems and parts thereof in an environment which increases a risk of harm without a prior risk assessment approved by your Local Contact.
Do not interfere with or remove enclosures or covers on electrical equipment, electrical systems and parts thereof.
Do not attempt to make any repair to electrical equipment, electrical systems and parts thereof.
Do not misuse or interfere with interlock systems.
Observe and comply with all signs and barriers.
Do not operate or interfere with any parts associated with the distribution of the mains supply (electrical switchgear, switchboards or distribution boards)
Whilst working at ISIS report any concerns related to the condition or operation of electrical equipment to your Local Contact.
In the event of an emergency follow the emergency advice summary here.
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