Electrical contracting safety audit checklist on proper handling of electrical equipment. 

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Are electrical appliances grounded? 

Are ground fault circuit interrupters installed on each temporary 15 or 20 ampere, 120 volt AC circuit at locations with construction or modifications? 

Do you have electrical installations in hazardous dust or vapor areas that meet NEC code? 

Are disconnecting means always opened before fuses are replaced? Are all electrical raceways and enclosures securely fastened in place? 

Are all energized parts of electrical circuits and equipment guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or enclosures? 

Are disconnecting switches for electrical motors in excess of two horsepower able to open the circuit when the motor is stalled without exploding? 

Is low voltage protection provided in the control device of motors driving machines or equipment that could cause injury from inadvertent starting? 

Are motor disconnecting switches within sight of the motor control device? 

Is each motor located within sight of its controller or is the controller disconnecting means able to be locked open or is a separate disconnecting means installed in the circuit within sight of the motor? 

Is the controller for each motor that exceeds two horsepower rated equal to or above the rating of the motor it serves? 

Are employees who regularly work around energized electrical equipment/lines instructed in CPR? 

Are employees prohibited from working alone on energized lines/equipment over 600 volts? 

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