Portable Electrical Tools and Equipment

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7. Tests performed as required in this section shall be recorded. This test shall identify each

receptacle, cord set, and cord-and-plug-connected equipment that passed the test and shall

indicate the last date it was tested or the interval for which it was tested. This record shall be

kept by means of logs, color coding, or other effective means and shall be maintained until

replaced by a more current record. The record shall be made available on the job site for

inspection.

For further information, reference NEC Section 305-6 and 29 CFR 1926.404(b) and Figure 8-2.

NEC Section 305-6(b)

OSHA Section 29 CFR 1926.404(b)

Figure 8-2. An assured equipment grounding program may be used if approved by authority having

jurisdiction.

8.3 PORTABLE ELECTRICAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

The electrical preventive maintenance (EPM) program should include the essential ingredients of

Chapter 17 of NFPA 70B, Portable Electrical Tools and Equipment, and ANSI/UL 45, Portable

Electric Tools. This includes employee training, maintenance, cord and attachment plug care,

extension cords, major overhauls, and leakage current testing.

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