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    The document provides safety guidelines for using extension cords: 1) Inspect cords before each use and discard damaged or unsafe cords. Use cords with three prongs and GFCIs when appropriate. 2) Only use extension cords temporarily and remove them when finished. Prevent damage by protecting cords that cross walkways. 3) Do not run cords through openings, conceal them, snake them around sharp corners, or use them in place of permanent wiring. Do not connect multiple cords or use cords over 100 feet.

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    The document provides safety guidelines for using extension cords: 1) Inspect cords before each use and discard damaged or unsafe cords. Use cords with three prongs and GFCIs when appropriate. 2) Only use extension cords temporarily and remove them when finished. Prevent damage by protecting cords that cross walkways. 3) Do not run cords through openings, conceal them, snake them around sharp corners, or use them in place of permanent wiring. Do not connect multiple cords or use cords over 100 feet.

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    Using Extension Cords Safely: Discussion Date: Employee Participants

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    The document provides safety guidelines for using extension cords: 1) Inspect cords before each use and discard damaged or unsafe cords. Use cords with three prongs and GFCIs when appropriate. 2) Only use extension cords temporarily and remove them when finished. Prevent damage by protecting cords that cross walkways. 3) Do not run cords through openings, conceal them, snake them around sharp corners, or use them in place of permanent wiring. Do not connect multiple cords or use cords over 100 feet.

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    USING EXTENSION CORDS SAFELY 29 CFR 1910.

    305

    Every year, electrical wiring violations make OSHA’s Top Ten List. One of the most common Discussion Date:
    violations is the misuse of extension cords.
    Employee Participants:
    Do:
    • Inspect extension cords before each use
    • Discard cords that are cut, frayed, damaged or have missing ground plugs, exposed wires
    or are wrapped with any kind of tape (duct tape, electrical tape, etc.)
    • Use extension cords only for temporary power needs
    • Use cords with three prongs
    • Use ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protectors, especially outdoors and for
    maintenance projects
    • Remove cords when the job is finished
    • Disconnect cords at the plug rather than by pulling on the cord
    • Prevent cord damage by putting cable protectors over any cord that crosses a walkway
    • To prevent pinching, coil cords properly and not by wrapping them around your arm

    Do not:
    • Run cords through doorways, ceilings, walls, windows or any other opening
    • Do not conceal cords in walls or floors
    • Snake cords around sharp corners
    • Use extension cords in place of permanent wiring
    • Put carpeting, cardboard or anything other than a cable protector over an extension cord
    • Connect two extension cords
    • Use cords longer than 100 feet
    • Remove the grounding prong on the plug
    • Wrap duct tape or electrical tape on a damaged cord
    • Use staples or nails to secure an extension cord
    • Roll carts or vehicles over unprotected cords

    OUR SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/PROCEDURES

    Continue employee participants on back if needed

    Phone: 1-800-HOT-HOGS (468-4647)


    newpig.com/expertadvice

    This toolbox talk is provided as a courtesy of New Pig Corporation and is not intended to cover every safety and health risk that may occur at your facility.
    New Pig Corporation assumes no liability for the use of this toolbox talk in conjunction with safety efforts at your facility.

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