Or. Admin. R. 437-004-2850

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 437-004-2850 - Temporary Lighting and Wiring

(1) Temporary Wiring.

(a) Walkways and similar locations must be kept clear of power cords.

(b) Ground all temporary wiring.

(c) Keep wiring equipment as vapor, dust, or fiber tight as intended by the manufacturer. There must be no loose or missing screws, gaskets, threaded connections, or other impairments to this tight condition.

(d) Take precautions to make open wiring inaccessible to unauthorized personnel.

(e) Temporary electrical power and lighting installations are acceptable during construction, remodeling, maintenance, repair, or demolition of buildings, structures, equipment, or similar activities.

(f) Temporary electrical power and lighting installations are acceptable for not more than 90 days for decorative lighting and as in (e) above.

(2) Temporary Lighting.

(a) Temporary lights must be at least 7 feet above the work surface or have guards to prevent contact with the bulb.

(b) Temporary lights must have electric cords, connections and insulation rated for their use.

(c) Do not suspend temporary lights by their cords unless the manufacturers' instructions allow the practice.

(d) Do not use brass shell, paper lined portable hand lamp holders. Hand lamps must have a handle and a substantial guard over the bulb.

(e) Portable extension lamps used where flammable vapors, gases, combustible dusts, easily ignitible fibers or flyings are present, must be approved for the type of hazard involved. Do not modify, repair or add to these systems without approval of the manufacturer.

Or. Admin. R. 437-004-2850

OSHA 4-1998, f. 8-28-98, cert. ef. 10-1-98

Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & ORS 656.726(3)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - ORS 654.295