Cord and Plug

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rmonroe

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Is it required to use and lockout device when work on a piece of equipment that is using a cord and plug for power supply?


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rmonroe
 

eric9822

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Camarillo, CA
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Electrical and Instrumentation Tech
Not necessarily.

From OSHA:

1910.147 (Lockout/Tagout) Standard does not apply to:

1910.147(a)(2)(iii)(A)
Work on cord and plug connected electric equipment for which exposure to the hazards of unexpected energization or start up of the equipment is controlled by the unplugging of the equipment from the energy source and by the plug being under the exclusive control of the employee performing the servicing or maintenance.
 

kwired

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Not necessarily.

From OSHA:

1910.147 (Lockout/Tagout) Standard does not apply to:

1910.147(a)(2)(iii)(A)
Work on cord and plug connected electric equipment for which exposure to the hazards of unexpected energization or start up of the equipment is controlled by the unplugging of the equipment from the energy source and by the plug being under the exclusive control of the employee performing the servicing or maintenance.

If you can't see the plug from where you are working you can always cut it off and take it with you - then you will have exclusive control of it:grin:
 

eric9822

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Camarillo, CA
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Electrical and Instrumentation Tech
If you can't see the plug from where you are working you can always cut it off and take it with you - then you will have exclusive control of it:grin:

True. I usually just put the plug in my pocket if it will fit, it's a little less drastic. :)
 
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