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Cords & Appliances
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Cords, Equipment, and Tool Grounding
- Make sure all equipment and extension cords bear the mark of an independent testing laboratory such as UL, CSA, ETL or MET Labs.
- Protect flexible cords and cables from physical damage. Check cords for cut, broken, or cracked insulation.
- Keep slack in flexible cords to prevent tension on electrical terminals.
- Make sure the insulating qualities of a splice are equal to or greater than the original cord.
- Extension cords are for temporary use. Install permanent wiring when use is no longer temporary.
- Verify that all three-wire tools and equipment are grounded.
- Water, electrical equipment, and power cords do not mix! Use GFCI protection in wet or damp environments.
- Ground exposed parts of fixed equipment that could be energized.
- Use non-conductive tools whenever possible.
- Always double check the operation of your voltage testers by testing a live circuit.