diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/login.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/login.dm
index ffdd37bdca..611d9dbc4c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/login.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/login.dm
@@ -13,8 +13,8 @@
 	update_damage_hud()
 	update_health_hud()
 
-	if (loc)
-		var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
+	var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
+	if (isturf(T))
 		update_z(T.z)
 
 	//Vents