Best Methods for Safe Hipot Testing

When working with electrical safety test equipment, instruments that output potentially dangerous voltages and currents, it is always important to regular review and encourage safe testing techniques. This includes setting up a safe work area, properly training any test operators and establishing safe test procedures. Knowing and recognizing the potential safety hazards can go a long way in helping a manufacturer safeguard their workstation. This whitepaper will serve as an overview of the best approach to safeguard a workstation. It can be used as a general guide to make sure that there is a safe work environment for everyone involved in testing. It is important to understand that a Hipot tester generates voltages and currents that can cause harmful or even fatal electric shock. When setting up a work area to test products it is important to configure the workstation in a manner that provides a safe test environment. This should be the first step in safeguarding your workstation.