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Toolbox talk: extension cords and GFCI

Most site electrical injuries start with a damaged cord. About 5 minutes.

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  • About 5 minutes
  • 6 points
  • Attendance recorded in Reldro
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Why this matters

Cords get run over, pinched, and left in water. A GFCI cuts power in time to prevent serious shock.

What to cover

  1. Inspect each cord before use: insulation, plugs, and the ground pin.
  2. Remove damaged cords from service, and don't repair them with tape.
  3. Use GFCI protection on all temporary power outlets.
  4. Press the test button before each shift.
  5. Keep cords off the ground in wet areas and out of walkways.
  6. Use cords with the right rating for the tool.

Ask the crew

  • How do you test a GFCI?
  • Where are the cords most at risk here?
  • What do you do with a damaged cord?

One thing to do today

Test every GFCI and pull any damaged cord from use.

Use this toolbox talk in Reldro

  • It arrives ready to edit, and your crew uses it on their phone, even without signal.
  • Failed items become corrective actions with an owner and a due date.
  • Every completed one is kept with the site, the date and who did it.
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