Ground-fault protection — All you need to know

El-Sherif, Nehad

doi:10.1109/icps.2018.8370012

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“…Extension cords offer expedient methods of bringing temporary power to a device or equipment, and they have been in use since the mid-1940s. The NEC, national fire protection association (NFPA) 70E, and occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) all require the utilization of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) at whatever point extension cords are associated with a transitory power source, for example, a brief post-administration, generator, or when associated with the changeless wiring of a structure [10]. A GFCI can help forestall electric shock.…”

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Safety precautions in the usage of extension cords by students in halls and hostels

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This paper presents the evaluation of the safety measures adopted by Ho Technical University (HTU) students in the use of power extension cords in their halls and hostels, along with their safety considerations for properly selecting these cords to avert fire outbreaks or prevent them from becoming a potential fire hazard. Whenever extension cords are utilized inappropriately it can lead to fire or electric shock perils. The assessment of the awareness level of safety practices is yet to be rigorously pursued as an agenda towards extension cord usage in institutions and agencies perceived to be high energy consumers where fire outbreaks occur frequently. A quantitative research approach was adopted, using a questionnaire for data collection. The findings revealed that about 52% of the respondents did not know the current and power ratings and the effects of overloading the extension cord. It was recommended that consumers purchase extension cords that have been endorsed by an autonomous testing laboratory, whereas the university should immediately organize a seminar to educate the staff and students about the use of the extension cord.

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