STARCON International, Inc.
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Manual: I n j u r y/ I l l n e s s P r e v e n t i o n P r o g r a m Edit Date 7/31/2008
Document Title: Assured Grounding Program
1 Assured Grounding Program .............................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Policy ..............................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Definitions ......................................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Procedure .......................................................................................................................................................2
1.4.1 Federal Requirements ............................................................................................................................................ 2
1.4.2 Inspection ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4.3 Repairs ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4.4 Competent Team Member...................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4.5 Training................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4.6 Records .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.4.7 Cooperation ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
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1 Assured Grounding Program
1.1 Policy
This policy establishes guidelines for the inspection and repair of electrical equipment, tools and
cords, which can expose Team Members to electrical hazards.
1.2 Scope
The following test procedures and records must be kept to ensure compliance with OSHA
requirements covering all electrical equipment, tools, cords, and receptacles that are not a part of
the permanent wiring of a building or structure, and equipment connected by cord or plug that is
available for use or used by Team Members.
1.3 Definitions
Shall The word shall is used for mandatory provisions.
Should The word should indicates provisions that are not mandatory but are
recommended as good practice.
1.4 Procedure
1.4.1 Federal Requirements
A written description of the program, including specific procedures adopted by the
Company, shall be available at the job site for inspection and copying when necessary.
The Company shall designate in writing one or more competent Team Members to
implement the program.
Each cord set, attachment cap, plug and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment
connected by cord and plug, except cord sets and receptacles that are fixed but not
exposed to damage, shall be visually inspected before each days use for external defects
such as deformed or missing pins, insulation damage, or indications of possible internal
damage. Equipment found damaged or defective shall not be used until repaired, and shall
be tagged Do Not Use.
The following tests shall be performed on all cord sets and receptacles that are not a part
of the permanent wiring of a building or structure:
All equipment grounding conductors shall be tested for continuity and shall be
electrically continuous.
Each receptacle and attachment cap or plug shall be tested for correct attachment of
the equipment-grounding conductor. The equipment-grounding conductor shall be
connected to its proper terminal.
All required tests shall be performed in the following manner:
Before first use
Before equipment is returned to service following repairs
If not stamped Controlled Document in blue, this procedure is valid for fourteen days from 8/9/08.
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Before equipment is used after an incident that can be reasonably suspected as having
caused damage
At intervals not to exceed three months, except in the case of cords and receptacles
that are fixed and not exposed to damage
At intervals not to exceed 12 months for cords and receptacles that are fixed and not
exposed to damage
The Company may not make available or permit the use by Team Members of any
equipment that has not met the above requirements.
Tests performed as required shall be recorded. The test record shall identify each
receptacle, cord set, and cord and plug-connected equipment that passed the test, and
shall indicate the last date the component was tested or the interval for which it is tested.
This record shall be kept by means of logs and color-coding schemes. The record shall be
made available on the job site for inspection to any authorized person.
1.4.2 Inspection
A daily visual inspection for defects shall be conducted before issuing electrical equipment.
All electrical tools, equipment cords, and applicable receptacles will be tested periodically
for ground continuity, correct hook up of conductors and defects.
After passing all tests, the tool or equipment will be coded according to the coding scheme
used in the project.
A designated competent Team Member shall inspect electrical tools and equipment upon
arrival at the job site and before releasing them to any Team Members or tool room. Where
applicable, the Logistics Department or Tool Room Attendant will provide the competent
person an updated tool inventory each month. The inventory shall show tools that were
received and location of the tools on the project if they are not located in the tool room.
1.4.3 Repairs
All repairs on electrical tools and equipment will be performed by designated competent Team
Members. After repairs, equipment shall be re-inspected and coded according to the coding
scheme used in the project.
1.4.4 Competent Team Member
The Project Manager/Superintendent shall designate the competent Team Member to
implement the Assured Grounding Program. The Project Manager/Superintendent may
designate other competent Team Members in writing to the Health, Safety & Environmental
Department or Health, Safety & Environmental Representative.
1.4.5 Training
Each Team Member who will be working with the lockout-tagout (LOTO) or the Assured
Grounding procedures will receive proper instruction so that each task is performed in a safe
manner. These instructions will be provided by the Team Members Supervisor.
1.4.6 Records
The Tool Room Attendant or other designated Team Members shall maintain a log of tools
containing equipment number, type, date inspected, repairs and so forth. A copy of this log
If not stamped Controlled Document in blue, this procedure is valid for fourteen days from 8/9/08.
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shall also be sent to the Health, Safety & Environmental Department or Health, Safety &
Environmental Representative for filing and care.
To ensure that all tools, cords, and other equipment on the project have been tested, this
record shall be periodically checked against the master inventory supplied by the Logistics
Department, the Tool Room Attendant, or by the designated Team Member each month.
1.4.7 Cooperation
All Team Members and Tool Room Attendants shall cooperate with the Project
Manager/Superintendent or designated competent person to ensure proper execution of this
procedure.
Table 1: Monthly Color Codes
Color-Coding Scheme
Month or Quarter
Quarterly Monthly
January White
February White White/Yellow
March White/Blue
April Green
May Green Green/Yellow
June Green/Blue
July Red
August Red Red/Yellow
September Red/Blue
October Orange
November Orange Orange/Yellow
December Orange/Blue
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If not stamped Controlled Document in blue, this procedure is valid for fourteen days from 8/9/08.