Growing OSHA Enforcement Makes Electrical Training for All a Must

Lord knows I hate it when the government involves itself in everything!

But Darwinism being what it is these days this is probably not a bad idea (shudders at the thought).

Having been working in the manufacturing industry for a lotta years the stupidity I've seen is immeasurable.

Course that being said I ain't perfect either.

It would be best if you are going to quote OHSA regulation that you get your info directly from OHSA.

The use of ground fault on temporary electrical systems pertains to construction industry. This means the temporary system be ground fault. Not all the extension cords in use. Only those extension cords that are exiting a building be ground fault for regular maintenance work. Or if there are other environment issues where water is involved.

SHARPS 2007, 2011, 2011

ozzb are you sure that that standard is current . As of last month I went through a refresher course on safety training to work on a local teaching hospital. And was amazed that the standards were drastically changed for extension cords. All had to be grounded as has been the standard as long as I have been in the field. But they now require that they (extension cords or triple taps) all have ground fault interrupters on every cord. And all triple taps require a (fuse/circuit breaker) for any over amperage situations or water infiltrations, indoors or out.

Precisely the point why one should cite the relevant code (1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(A)) instead of hearsay.

This education will help them at home too, especially around Christmas time.

The governments should ensure that PPE,first aid,safety & fire fighting are included

in the curriculam as well as during training of apprentices and trainees of every profession.