Cords and Plugs Checklist

Electrical Contractors Safety Audit Checklist, Cords and Plugs

• Do extension cords have a grounding conductor?
• Are multiple plug adaptors prohibited?
• Are all temporary circuits protected by suitable disconnecting switches or plug connectors at the junction with permanent wiring?Are exposed wiring and cords with frayed or deteriorated insulation repaired or replaced promptly?
• Are flexible cords and cables free of splices or taps?
• Are clamps or other securing means provided on flexible cords or cables at plugs, receptacles, tools, equipment, etc., and is the cord jacket securely held in place?
• Are all cord, cable and raceway connections intact and secure?
• Are all unused openings (including conduit knockouts) in electrical enclosures and fittings closed with appropriate covers, plugs, or plates?
• Are electrical enclosures such as switches, receptacles, junction boxes, etc., provided with tight fitting covers or plates?
• Is the location of electrical power lines and cables (overhead, underground, under floor, other side of walls, etc.) determined before digging, drilling, or similar work is begun?