New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 12 - LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 185 - PITS AND QUARRIES (SAFETY REGULATION NUMBER 12)
Subchapter 23 - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Section 12:185-23.7 - Trailing power cables

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 12:185-23.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) All trailing power cables for power shovels, draglines, cranes, electric churn drills or other equipment shall be well insulated, of waterproof or armored construction; and fastened in such a manner that it will not be pulled by the terminal connections when the equipment is moved.

(b) Trailing power cables shall be used only in continuous lengths except when connections are made with a connector or splice box of suitable design.

(c) Branch circuits shall not be installed on trailing power cables.

(d) Power cables shall be securely supported by poles, horses or other means when they pass over railroad tracks or vehicular roads, unless such cables are protected from mechanical injury and the vehicles protected from coming in contact with them.

(e) Power cables shall not lie in water, but shall be supported where necessary.

(f) Energized power cables shall not be handled with bare hands. Insulated cable tongs, insulated cable hooks or other approved means shall be used in handling energized power cables.

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