Section 325.62117. Electrical Equipment.

(1) All electrical conductors and equipment shall be approved.

(2)   The employer shall ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Safety of equipment shall be determined on the basis of all of the following considerations:

(a)   Suitability for installation and use in conformity with the provisions of Construction Safety Standards Part 1 ‘General Rules’ and Part 17 ‘Electrical Installations,’ as referenced in R 325.62102. Suitability of equipment for an identified purpose may be evidenced by listing, labeling, or certification for that identified purpose.

(b)    Mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection provided.

(c)   Electrical insulation.

(d)  Heating effects under conditions of use.

(e)   Arcing effects.

(f)  Classification by type, size, voltage, current capacity, and specific use.

(g)    Other factors that contribute to the practical safeguarding of employees using, or likely to come in contact, with the equipment.

(3)   Listed, labeled, or certified equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification.

History: 2014 AACS.