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Attachment plug

The cord-end device whose contacts connect equipment conductors to a compatible receptacle.

Also known as: plug, attachment cap

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Hazards

  • The cord-end device whose contacts connect equipment conductors to a compatible receptacle.

Controls

  • Match configuration and rating, inspect blades and strain relief, and disconnect by the plug rather than the cable.

Personal protective equipment

  • Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.

Regional considerations

  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Match configuration and rating, inspect blades and strain relief, and disconnect by the plug rather than the cable.

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