Title :
New rules for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
Author :
Antman, Steve ; Nolter, Roger ; Liggett, Danny
Author_Institution :
DuPont, Richmond, TX, USA
Abstract :
This presentation will cover Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) as defined under OSHA General Industry Electrical Standard S29CFR1910, Subpart S [1], effective Oct 2008. These recent OSHA changes outline GFCI Requirements for General Industry temporary wiring installations that are used during construction-like activities including certain maintenance, remodeling or repair activities, involving buildings, structures or equipment. This General Industry rule also covers voltage other than 125 volt, single-phase receptacles (high voltage applications). We will present the history of GFCI Standards, GFCI internal make-up and knowledge that will save lives. We will also cover applications up to 600V, 80A, with examples from manufacturing/process plants, entertainment examples, municipal/institutional applications and more.
Keywords :
electric shocks; electrical faults; electrical installation; hazards; interrupters; personnel; standards; wiring; AD 2008 10; GFCI Requirements for General Industry temporary wiring installations; GFCI Standards; GFCI internal make-up; General Industry rule; OSHA General Industry Electrical Standard S29CFR1910 Subpart S; construction-like activities; current 80 A; entertainment examples; ground fault circuit interrupters; high voltage applications; institutional applications; manufacturing plants; municipal applications; process plants; remodeling activities; repair activities; single-phase receptacles; Compressors; Elevators; Manufacturing; Personnel; Tiles; Tutorials; USA Councils; Electrical Safety; GFCI; Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW), 2011 IEEE IAS
Conference_Location :
Toronto, ON
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1060-4
DOI :
10.1109/ESW.2011.6164712
