Using Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program

DOE-HDBK-1092-98

8.2 USING ASSURED EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR

PROGRAM

Where GFCI devices are not used ( See Section 2.7), the employer shall establish and implement an

assured equipment grounding conductor program on construction sites covering all cord sets,

receptacles that are not a part of the building or structure, and equipment connected by cord and plug

that are available for use or used by employees. This program shall comply with the following

minimum requirements:

1. A written description of the program, including the specific procedures adopted by the

employer, shall be available at the job site for inspection.

2. The employer shall designate one or more competent persons to implement the program.

3. Each cord set, attachment cap, plug and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment connected

by cord and plug, except cord sets and receptacles that are fixed and not exposed to damage,

shall be visually inspected before each day's use for external defects such as deformed or

missing pins or insulation damage and for indications of possible internal damage. Equipment

found damaged or defective shall not be used until repaired.

4. The following tests shall be performed on all cord sets, receptacles that are not a part of the

permanent wiring of the building or structure, and cord-and-plug connected equipment

required to be grounded:

a. All equipment grounding conductors shall be tested for continuity and shall be electrically

continuous.

b. Each receptacle and attachment plug shall be tested for correct attachment of the

equipment grounding con-ductor. The equipment grounding conductor shall be connected

to its proper terminal.

5. All required tests shall be performed:

a. Before first use

b. Before equipment is returned to service following any repairs

c. Where there is evidence of damage.

d. At intervals not to exceed 3 months, except that cord sets and receptacles which are fixed

and not exposed to damage shall be tested at intervals not exceeding 6 months.

6. The employer shall not make available or permit the use by employees of any equipment that

has not met the requirements of this section.

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