Personal safety and care.
WHAT THE ENVIRONMENT IS LIKE
Loud, cold in places and hot in others, with restricted space and heavy equipment.
WHAT TO WEAR
Warm layers, removable Closed footwear Ear protection for extended work
WHAT TO BE CAREFUL WITH
Lifting heavy equipment alone Racks becoming unstable when equipment is extended Trailing cables Sharp edges inside equipment
WHAT TO DO ABOUT HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Two people, or a lift.
WHAT TO CHECK BEFORE EXTENDING EQUIPMENT ON RAILS
That the rack is stabilised.
WHY
An extended heavy server can tip an unsecured rack.
WHAT TO NEVER DO
Work on electrical systems without authorisation Disable a safety system to complete work Prop open a door that should be closed
THAT LAST ONE
It defeats both security and containment.
WHAT TO ANNOUNCE
Work that may trigger alarms, so it is not treated as an incident.
WHAT TO CARRY
A torch, and your own basic tools.
WHAT TO DO IF AN ALARM SOUNDS
Follow the procedure, and leave if instructed.
WHAT TO PRIORITISE
People, always.
