Codes and Regulations
Qualified and Authorized
According
to OSHA 1910.331, Electrical safety-related work practices:
"Electrical
equipment or electrical system design, installation, modification, testing, repair, and
maintenance shall be done by QUALIFIED AND AUTHORIZED electrical personnel."
According
to OSU Policies & Procedures Letter 1-0109, paragraph 2.04:
"Alterations
to facilities by departments other than the University Architect or Physical Plant is not
authorized."
Physical Plant Safety Manual, Electrical Safety
chapter
Lockout-Tagout Manual (Working
Around Energized Equipment and Systems) must be adhered to for all electrical work. NOTE:
The Lockout-Tagout procedure requires the release of stored energy.
OSHA The Federal
Occupational Safety and Health Administration's purpose and policy is to assure that every
working person has safe and healthful working conditions.
Here are the OSHA
requirements that must be followed:
Live parts of 50 volts or more shall be guarded.
Systems, Circuits and Equipment shall be grounded to:
Exposed non-current carrying metal parts of equipment connected by cord
and plug which may become energized shall be grounded to prevent shocks.
Most common wiring violations are:
#1 - Flexible cords shall have strain relief to prevent pull from being
directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.
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60% of fires are
caused by poor connections
and faulty outlets, plugs and cords.
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#2 - Conductors entering cabinets, etc. shall be protected from
abrasion.
Check out OSU EHS's online Information
Library for additional information.
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