What is the OSHA regulation on power cords laying on the floor, is there a rule !
Question: What is the OSHA regulation on power cords laying on the floor, is there a rule that says !?
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Depends on what you are doing!. Power cords for hand tools and other temporary use is ok, but you have to be careful that don't create a trip hazard!. Temporary use is usually defined as less than 90 days!.
Power cords for permanently installed equipment is different!. See if this helps:
OSHA 1910!.305(g)(1)(iii) says that flexible cords and cables may not be used:
A - As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure;
B - Where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors;
C -Where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings;
D -Where attached to building surfaces; or
E -Where concealed behind building walls, ceilings, or floors!.
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Power cords for permanently installed equipment is different!. See if this helps:
OSHA 1910!.305(g)(1)(iii) says that flexible cords and cables may not be used:
A - As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure;
B - Where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors;
C -Where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings;
D -Where attached to building surfaces; or
E -Where concealed behind building walls, ceilings, or floors!.
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I know that we had to put up hooks from the ceiling and run all extension cords on them so no cord was on the ground!.Said it was a fall issue!. It was fairly easy though and it looks much neater now that they are all overhead!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
i don't think so!. i think it is ok as long as it is the proper gage for the work load and that it is not a triping hazard or not labled properly ex Caution tapeWww@Answer-Health@Com