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 _____.
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