- Single-tailed whips, while impressive to watch, can cause serious injuries in unpracticed hands. Ensure that you are appropriately experienced with such equipment before letting loose on a real person.

- Never hit a person on the kidneys.

- People who are mummified in cling film or cling wrap (Glad Wrap, saran wrap, etc) can dehydrate quite quickly.

- If you engage in mummification or wrapping using Glad Wrap, it is wise to have a pair of EMT scissors handy. These are scissors with a blunt underside which can be used to quickly cut away wrapping, clothing, etc should the need arise, without injuring the subject. They are named because they are used by Emergency Medical Technicians.

- Never, ever leave a person alone while they're tied up or gagged.

- Medical fetishes (eg: piercing) require appropriate infection-control procedures.

- Violet wands (an electrical play device) are not suitable for use of people with heart conditions or pacemakes.

- It may be necessary to wash or sterilise play equipment between uses. You should be aware of the appropriate way to do this.

- Always have a safe word.