OSHA

From Leviton website.

As a quick reference, we have identified…
The Top 10 Electrical Contractor Addressable OSHA Violations: 1. All electrical disconnect switches or circuit breakers must be labeled to indicate their use or equipment served. 2. All unused openings including knock-outs in electrical enclosures or fittings should be closed with appropriate covers, plugs or plates. 3. All electrical raceways and enclosures must be securely fastened in place. 4. All electrical enclosures such as switches, receptacles, junction boxes, FS covers, and plastic plates for duplex receptacles must be tight-fitting and properly sealed. 5. If a motor load is capable of being locked in the open position, a separate disconnecting means must be installed in the circuit within sight of the motor. 6. All flexible power cords and cables must be free of splices.

(Items 7 through 10 pertain to locations where construction, demolition, modifications or alterations are being done.)

7. The Electrical Contractor is responsible for all trades cord sets on the job site. OSHA mandates that an assured grounding program be implemented that includes daily continuity checks on all electrical equipment and cord sets. This can be burdensome. As an alternative, OSHA permits the use of GFCI’s in place for 15 and 20 amp 125 V AC circuits. This is a far more popular option. 8. The use of multi-tap adapters are not permitted. 9. All portable electric tools and equipment at the site should be grounded or double insulated. If they are not, it’s a violation.

10. Any hazardous energy (such as conveyor belts) must be controlled by a Lock-out/Tag-out start switch. This allows the load to be locked in the “Off” position for safe maintenance.