Utilization Equipment

DOE-HDBK-1092-2004

All electrical equipment and materials for facility wiring, and similar R&D wiring, as defined by

NFPA 70 will be approved in accordance with Article 90.7, "Examination of Equipment for

Safety," and Article 110.3, "Examination, Identification, Installation, and Use of Equipment."

5.6.5 UTILIZATION EQUIPMENT

Utilization equipment is addressed in 29 CFR 1910.302 and 303. This document makes it clear

that utilization equipment is subject to the same approval and acceptance requirements as in

Section 5.6.4 of this document.

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.

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