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2 - 12 Section 2-4 - Environmental Dangers
Section 2-4
Environmental Dangers
Commercial devices such as laser cameras, printers, VCRs and external monitors, usually exceed
allowable leakage current limits and, when plugged into separate AC outlets, are in violation of patient
safety standards. Suitable electrical isolation of such external AC outlets, or providing the device with
extra protective earth, will be required in order to meet UL60601-1 and IEC60601-1 / IEC60601-1-1
standards for electrical leakage.
2-4-1 Patient Vicinity UL60601-1 (USA)
2.12.20DV (UL60601-1:2003)
In area in which patients are normally cared for, the patient vicinity is the space with surfaces likely to
be contacted by the patient or attendant who can touch the patient. This encloses a space within the
room 1.83 m (6 ft.) beyond the perimeter of the bed (examination table, dental chair, treatment booth,
and the like) in its intended location, and extending vertically 2.29 m (7.5 ft.) above the floor.