OSHA Requirements on Extension Cords?
Does anyone know if OSHA does or does NOT allow for replacing the ends on extension cords?
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Yes, replacement ends are allowed by OSHA. they must be OSHA approved and installed properly. OSHA does not allow extension cord or any power cord for that matter to spliced or repaired with tape. Once the cord is damaged along it's length it must be replaced. If it is damaged near the end the end can be cut off and a new end installed, if it is damaged near the middle it can be cut and two end can be installed making 2 shorter extensions. OSHA doe not allow multiple extension to be place in series to make a longer extension. Also, the extension has to be rated for the amps to be drawn and the distance (length of extension) the power is to be transmitted. A 16 ga. extension cord that is OK at 10' might start to get hot when it is 100' and transmitting the same amount of amps.
First let me correct the last answerer by saying that OSHA does not approve anything for use. They do allow for replacement ends on cords as long as they are approved.I would check for a UL approval.(underwriters laboratory) and it needs to be properly installed with no wires showing. If you want to get more specific about what is allowed for electrical you need to search NEC...National Electric Code standards. They write all the standards and codes for electrical wiring and OSHA basically adopts the codes for guidance for cititing anything that they deem unsafe.
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