Cord Management

SAFETY TOPIC: Electrical Cord Safety 

• Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI) shall be used (installed at the outlet/source) with all extension cords on construction sites.

• Cords are to be suspended above active working/walking areas whenever possible.

• Any unused lengths of cord must be neatly coiled (or on a reel) and placed out of pathways to prevent tripping hazards.

SAFETY ACTIVITY: Inspect all Inspect all extension and tool cords.

SUPERVISORS: Make sure your employees have access to GFCI adapter and pigtail cords. 

SAFETY MEETING QUESTION (answer required as attendance at this Safety Meeting): What does GFI stand for?

Text this answer to your supervisor if participating in text safety meetings.