Under what conditions should cord connected electrical tools be tested for Current Leakage?
OSHA does not require such testes but NFPA 70B (Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance) states "Portable and cord connected equipment should be periodically tested for the amount of leakage current present to help ensure against shock hazards." ( RE: Par. 17-7 Leakage Current Testing).
Also does a GFCI protected circuit eliminate the need for such testing?
Should such testing be part of an assured grounding conductor program?
Perform the test as part of an incident investigation?
Comments from electrical professional appreciated.
OSHA does not require such testes but NFPA 70B (Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance) states "Portable and cord connected equipment should be periodically tested for the amount of leakage current present to help ensure against shock hazards." ( RE: Par. 17-7 Leakage Current Testing).
Also does a GFCI protected circuit eliminate the need for such testing?
Should such testing be part of an assured grounding conductor program?
Perform the test as part of an incident investigation?
Comments from electrical professional appreciated.