September 23rd Cord Management

Safety Topic: Electrical Cord Safety 

• Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI) shall be used (installed at the outlet/source) with all extension cords on construction sites.
• Cords are to be suspended above active working/walking areas whenever possible.
• Any unused lengths of cord must be neatly coiled (or on a reel) and placed out of pathways to prevent tripping hazards.

Activity: Inspect all extension and tool cords.

Supervisors: Make sure your employees have access to GFCI adapter and pigtail cords.  

Safety Question: What does GFI stand for? 

Reference: WAC 296-800-28030 and WAC 296-800-28040

Frequency: As needed.