Test Instruments and Equipment

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To be acceptable for installation and use, utilization equipment will be listed or labeled by a

NRTL.

Utilization equipment that is not listed or labeled will meet one of the requirements of 29 CFR

1910.399, Acceptable, (i)(ii), or (iii).

Utilization equipment that is not listed or labeled will be examined, accepted, and documented

by a qualified person.

Utilization equipment must be used in accordance with its listing and labeling requirements.

NOTE: Utilization equipment includes laboratory and shop equipment, appliances, or other

devices that operate from an electrical energy source.

5.6.6

TEST INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

Test instruments and equipment are intended only for use by qualified personnel and shall be used

in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.334(c). In addition, a qualified person will inspect all test

instruments and equipment to ensure that it is safe to use as intended by the manufacturer. If found

unsafe, they will not be used unless warning labels, special operating procedures, or modifications

are used to mitigate the hazard.

Test instruments and equipment will be visually inspected before each use.

Test instruments and equipment and their accessories shall be electrically rated for their

intended use.

5.6.7

EQUIPMENT OF FOREIGN MANUFACTURE

All equipment of foreign manufacture is subject to acceptance as defined in 29 CFR 1910.399.

Listing and labeling of equipment by foreign laboratories or standards may require examination to

ensure that the equipment is wired to the electrical requirements of NFPA 70 as well as 29 CFR

1910.334.

5.6.8

APPLIANCES FOR PERSONAL USE

All appliances for personal use in the workplace such as coffee pots, refrigerators, and radios should

be listed and exhibit the label of a NRTL.

5.6.9

QUALIFIED EXAMINERS OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

(R&D) EQUIPMENT

R&D managers may appoint at least one person in their organization to examine equipment and

materials for approval prior to use. This person(s) will be knowledgeable in specified code and

regulation requirements for examination and with the NRTL process. This person will contact an

electrical safety staff member for guidance in examination procedures.

NOTE: If an organization does not have a qualified person, an electrical safety staff member should

be contacted for assistance.

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