What is the DHHS Safety Office Guidance on Halogen Lamp use in DHHS Facilities and Institutions?
All Halogen Lamps currently in use and any Halogen Lamps to be purchased. * Carefully read any and all safety instructions, warnings and markings that accompany the product before use. * Never place materials such as clothing and towels on the top of a torchiere lamp. * Never place a torchiere lamp near an open window where a strong breeze could blow drapery onto the lamp bulb. * Avoid placing lamps in locations where they may be easily tipped. * Never use torchiere lamps in bedrooms or playrooms. * Keep torchiere lamps away from any elevated furniture, such as bunk beds, bookcases, book shelves, etc. where any type of combustibles may get too close to the bulb area. * Always turn off or unplug the lamp before removing or replacing bulbs. * Never attempt to replace or discard a bulb that is hot to the touch. * Never use a bulb of a different style or higher wattage than recommended by the manufacturer’s use and care instructions. * Never operate any lamp with missing or damaged parts o
