Do not touch the device under test, high voltage test lead,
alligator clip, or clip insulator once the test has been
started.
Do not touch the front panel when testing or after a
malfunction has occurred.
Rules
Operators should be thoroughly trained to follow all national safety standard
guidelines for electrical safety testing in the workplace. Defeating any safety system
should be considered a serious offense with severe penalties. Allowing unauthorized
personnel in the area during a test should also be dealt with as a serious offense.
Test operators should be familiar with methods to properly discharge a device under
test in case test leads become disconnected during testing.
Refer to the following standards for more information:
NFPA 70E
OSHA 1910 subpart (S)
EN50191
Dress
Operators should not wear jewelry that could accidentally complete a circuit.
ESD protocols should not be observed while performing
electrical safety tests. Intentionally grounding the test operator
could lead to a harmful or fatal electric shock.
Medical Restrictions
Personnel with heart ailments or devices such as pacemakers should be informed that
the voltages and currents generated
by the instrument are very dangerous.
If contacted, the instrument may
cause heart-related problems.
Please have the test operator consult
a physician for recommendations.
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