diff --git a/code/modules/power/lighting.dm b/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
index 323d403d1cb..061cd62bc44 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
@@ -428,7 +428,7 @@
 // if hands aren't protected and the light is on, burn the player
 
 /obj/machinery/light/attack_hand(mob/user)
-
+	user.changeNext_move(CLICK_CD_MELEE)
 	add_fingerprint(user)
 
 	if(status == LIGHT_EMPTY)