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What should happen with worn or frayed electric cords on a construction site?

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  1. Worn or frayed cords must not be used
  2. Tape them and keep using them
  3. Use them only for light-duty tools

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  1. 29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/29/1926.416 Checked 2026-10-10.

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