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511 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 9-15
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11-5. Inspection Requirements.

Common Inspection Requirements Overview

The following list is understood to be commonly found inspection requirements, but is not intended to be all-inclusive:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Inspect insulating gloves and arc flash PPE before each use.
  • Refer to chapter 5 for detailed PPE requirements, including testing frequencies.

Tools and Equipment

  • Examine insulated tools and equipment before each use, focusing on insulation and overall condition.
  • Review the Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program (AEGCP) as specified in paragraph 11-7.b.

Electrical Systems

  • Check all portable flexible cords or cables before use on each shift.
  • Test temporary electrical distribution systems for polarity, ground continuity, and ground resistance as needed, and conduct monthly tests on associated GFCIs.

Power Infrastructure

  • Inspect power transmission and distribution systems as outlined in paragraph 11-8.q.

Battery Safety

  • Visually inspect each secondary lithium-based battery’s external casing before each use, storage, and charging.

Equipment Installation

  • Examine new or modified equipment to confirm it meets applicable codes and standards before activation.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

11-6. Before each use, storage, and charging, visually inspect each secondary lithium-based battery’s _____.

11-5. Inspection Requirements.