Feb 8, 2014 · Anybody have experience with doing ground testing for msha? We are running into a problem when we measure the circuit ohms. We start out with a 500' spool of wire and have .7 ohms …

Apr 22, 2024 · I used to do Msha testing so am familiar. Vfd cables have a great ground internally though. We, the installer, are adding all these motor frame jumpers. I was told by fellow workers it’s …

Aug 3, 2023 · I was approached by the company safety guy, and he informed me that "an outside source" pointed out just a regular cord drop (pendant) with just your regular 4 square metal box that …

Nov 10, 2010 · Okay. "MSHA" is Mine Safety and Health Administration "P" means that it meets the additional requirements of the state of Pennsylvania Bureau of Mines "159" means that it was …

Feb 19, 2010 · Look up your MSHA district office and ask an inspector. Mine inspectors are tough to mine violators,but good to average Joe. They don't want to see any shortcuts that can cause an …

Nov 27, 2024 · For insance MSHA says that any abandoned wiring must be REMOVED. I can't tell you how many industrial plants or even residential areas where you see old dangling wiring hanging out …

Sep 13, 2024 · I need a little help with defining a dead front for an electrical panel. The code states to protect from all exposed live parts. Does this include wires and the sides of the breakers? With …

May 20, 2021 · Aren't MSHA inspectors always required to be escorted while on site inspecting? I had one tell a customer that they had 15 amp receptacles throughout their shops and all of the breakers …

Nov 3, 2022 · NEC 422.5 (A), (2) shows that GFI protection is required for drinking water coolers "and bottle fill stations". One inspector is interpreting this to cover drinking water dispensers which use …

Feb 1, 2025 · That's an MSHA (mining version of OSHA) requirement at least for underground and coal mining. Often surface metal-nonmetal works the exact same way because they buy equipment from …