[tech] Safety risk

[mitch at ucc.gu.uwa.edu.au]

It was a Low voltage (Serial plug) that zapped, Probably just on the  
wrist or something where its more sensitive.

I believe it was not a kettle plug, If there is repaired kettle plugs  
however i suggest we dispose of them.

MK

Quoting "Duncan Sargeant" <dunc+wheel at dunc.org>:

> Can you please unplug it, cut it in half, throw it away and use another
> one?  Last thing we need is people making home repairs to kettle plugs.
>
> Legally you would need an electrician or someone with a plug licence to
> repair it or inspect the repair and tag the lead.
>
> Last thing we want is to trip a circuit breaker because some idiot wants to
> fry themselves between active and earth.
>
> ,dunc
>
> 2009/8/3 Luke Williams <shmookey at ucc.asn.au>
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I just shocked myself on some exposed live wires coming from the rackmount
>> server above musdea. Since this clearly isn't safe (and I'm pretty sure it's
>> not legal either) I'm unplugging it.
>>
>> Can whoever installed this please insulate the wires before plugging it
>> back in.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Luke
>> UCC Wheel Member
>>
>>
>>
>