Are all buildings free of damaged or chewed wiring and conduit?
Repair all damaged electrical wiring to help assure safe conditions for personnel and animals. • Is the use of extension cords kept to a minimum? When an extension cord is needed, is a heavy duty (Type S), grounded cord or equivalent is used? Install equipment such as heaters with flexible cord or flexible non-metallic conduit with stranded conductors wired directly into the electrical supply box. Waterproof plugs and receptacles also may be used. Do not use light duty residential style two-conductor extension cords. • Are all motors equipped with a properly sized fused disconnect or circuit breaker located within sight of and within ten feet of the motor? Properly sized circuit breakers or fused switches are needed to protect the motor circuitry and to provide safety during maintenance procedures. Use dual-element or time delay fuses to carry starting currents. • Are all motors of a totally enclosed, farm service duty design, rated for continuous operation? The improper use of motors
