One company's approach to cord-connected safety

摘要

One major US chemical manufacturing site has implemented a safety initiative dealing with cord-connected electrical equipment that exceeds regulatory requirements. The program includes mandatory use of GFCI devices for all 120-Vac equipment used in the plant, as well as annual inspections and visually discernable exterior bonding requirements for higher voltage cord-connected equipment. Receptacle outlets with voltages greater than 120 Vac were also placed on an annual inspection program, as well as many 120-Vac explosionproof outlets. Annual safety awareness training was mandated for all users of cord-connected equipment.