Electrical lighting
Please exercise extreme caution when using electrical light fittings of any sort. When in use, electrical light fittings generate heat which may, if used incorrectly, start a fire.
Hazard Alert #7
TO: ALL RESIDENTS
RE: HAZARD ALERT - ELECTRICAL LIGHTING
Please ensure you comply with the following:
- Make sure all personal electrical light fittings have not been damaged and are in good working order.
- Use all personal electrical light fittings in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
- Do not use a light globe, a bulb and/or tube in any electrical light fittings if the globe, bulb and/or tube do not comply with the manufacturer instructions.
- Do not place or locate personal electrical light fittings in close proximity to flammable objects.
- Do not cover personal electrical light fittings.
- Do not place personal electrical light fittings on a surface that is unstable.
- Ensure personal electrical light fittings cannot be knocked over.
- Do not leave personal electrical light fittings switched on if you leave your room.
- Ensure that bedside electrical light fittings are properly secured and cannot fall over and come into contact with your bed and bedding.
- Please contact the campus, Residential Services office if you wish your electrical light fitting to be checked by the electrician. There is no charge for this service.
Document owner: MRS Safety Officer
Document date: 3 January 2023
Date of review: 3 January 2026