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Health, Safety & Environmental Bulletin No 297

5 April 2012

Heaters and Electrical Equipment

Please see enclosed self-explanatory bulletin from Shell.

Although this bulletin details the use of heaters near IT equipment, the same is true for all electrical
equipment.

All electrical equipment generates heat, and the manufacturers of the equipment design the equipment
to withstand a certain temperature assuming a reasonable ambient temperature that will allow air flow
to dissipate the internally generated heat. If a heater is sited near the equipment this will disrupt the
natural air flow cooling of the equipment and risk overheating.

When selecting electrical equipment, always consider the environment it was designed to be used in,
this includes ambient temperature, weather conditions or hazardous environments.

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we do has been learned throughout the course of our lives. Some of us learn best by studying graphs and
charts, some through visual presentations, and some by reading detailed text books. It is important that we
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us to share health and safety information, please let us know. Ultimately, your safety is in your hands – but we
will do all we can to keep you well informed!