Appliances Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Appliances and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| Precautionary information that pertains to a laboratory instrument or appliance can only be obtained by contacting the manufacturer. | View Page |
| Checks and Inspections All laboratory instruments and appliances should be checked for ground integrity and current leakage before initial use, after repair or modification, and any time a problem is suspected.Periodic checks should be made on all electrical wires. If frayed wires are found, the equipment should be immediately removed from use and repaired.Report to your supervisor any shocks or tingling received from electrical equipment. | View Page |
| Electrical Hazard Awareness Manufacturers are required to label appliances and instruments with electrical ratings including voltage, frequency, current, and/or wattage of the device and precautionary statements if applicable. Operating and safety instructions are provided with electrical equipment. It is prudent for personnel to familiarize themselves with this information before using the equipment. Personnel should be aware of the hazards associated with the use of defective electrical equipment. Defective equipment should be tagged and repaired or discarded. Keep liquids, chemicals, and heat sources away from electrical outlets and cords. | View Page |