Power strips, multi-outlet adapters, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) are acceptable IF they have a resettable circuit breaker and are plugged directly into a properly installed outlet. It takes the incoming power and safely distributes it to different circuits throughout your building. However, the key to. In other cases, power strips are plugged into the end of an extension cord being used in shops and on construction sites to provide power to all sorts of tools or appliances. But is that safe, or unsafe? And, is it allowed by OSHA? To answer that, you must first consider the following OSHA standard. OSHA has specific rules for how relocatable power taps can be used at work, from approved certifications to which equipment is prohibited. It is used where electrical appliances in proximity demand more wall receptacles than are available.
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