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 …

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 …

Sep 1, 2010 · We have a lime mine here in town and we have to certify their grounding (electrodes) and bonding every year in accordance with MSHA standards. The tester we use is made by Ideal and it …

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 …

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 …

Nov 15, 2015 · In you case MSHA - Mine Safety and Health Administration should cover you rules of applying and using electricity. www.msha.gov Since both agencies are under the Department of …

Nov 26, 2024 · Rip it out and use tray cable and SO cord, that teck cable provides as much protection or less as good MSHA rated SO cord. I strip both with a box knife. Stainless everything including zipties …

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 …