While there are countless factors that contribute to providing a safe work place, one in particular that naturally catches my eye is electrical safety. So for this issue, let’s put aside the excitement of learning what’s going on behind the front panels of your outboard rack, and focus our attention on the more mundane IEC socket or mains plug on the rear. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) mightn’t sound like a fun topic, but it applies to anyone who works in the audio industry for money.