ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT 13 Prevention electrocution

PREVENTION OF GROSS ELECTROCUTION
IN THE OPERATING THEATER

1.   Avoid portable distribution boards whenever possible.

2.   Use ceiling-mounted pendant supplies whenever possible, as they are less likely to be damaged than those on the floor and are unlikely to become wet. Keep water and electricity apart.

3.   Avoid the use of long mains supply cables, and avoid damage to cables by knotting, equipment’s wheels, etc.

4.   Notify engineering staff of any visible damage to equipments or cables.

5.   Make sure that regular maintenance records are kept and are available for inspection by the user.

Internet Website

1.   American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. http:/www.aslms.org.

2.   Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). http:/www.aami.org.

3.   Occupational Safety and Health Administration. http/www.osha.gov.

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