Using Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program

DOE-HDBK-1092-2004

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 conductor. 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.

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

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