Temporary power and cords JHA: hazards, controls and PPE.
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| Hazards · Temporary power and cords |
|---|
| Shock from damaged cords and tools |
| Arc flash at panels |
| Trips over cords |
| Fire from overloaded circuits |
Controls
- GFCI on all 120-volt 15, 20 and 30 amp outlets, or an assured grounding program.
- Check cords every day. Pull frayed or damaged ones.
- Keep cords off walkways and out of doors and pinch points.
- Only qualified electricians work in panels.
All 4 hazards and 6 controls → · 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)
Toolbox talk: GFCIs and cords
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site and have the competent person sign it.
Hazards
- Shock from damaged cords and tools
- Arc flash at panels
- Trips over cords
- Fire from overloaded circuits
Controls
- GFCI on all 120-volt 15, 20 and 30 amp outlets, or an assured grounding program.
- Check cords every day. Pull frayed or damaged ones.
- Keep cords off walkways and out of doors and pinch points.
- Only qualified electricians work in panels.
- Lock and tag circuits before work.
- Covers on panels; label the disconnects.
PPE
- Safety glasses
- Work gloves
- EH-rated boots
- Hard hat
OSHA rules
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1) · 29 CFR 1926.405 · 29 CFR 1926.416 · 29 CFR 1926.417
Toolbox talk: GFCIs and cords
- Every 120-volt temp power outlet needs a GFCI.
- Test the GFCI before you plug in.
- Look over the cord: cuts, missing ground pin, taped splices mean out of service.
- Keep cords out of water and off walkways.
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Questions crews ask
What are the hazards of temporary power and cords?
Shock from damaged cords and tools. Arc flash at panels. Trips over cords. Fire from overloaded circuits.
What controls go in a temporary power and cords JHA?
GFCI on all 120-volt 15, 20 and 30 amp outlets, or an assured grounding program. Check cords every day. Pull frayed or damaged ones. Keep cords off walkways and out of doors and pinch points. Only qualified electricians work in panels. Lock and tag circuits before work.
What PPE is needed for temporary power and cords?
Safety glasses, Work gloves, EH-rated boots, Hard hat. Add what your site and the task's SDS call for.
Which OSHA rules cover temporary power and cords?
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1); 29 CFR 1926.405; 29 CFR 1926.416; 29 CFR 1926.417.
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