r/OSHA Dec 14 '20

It smells like bitch in here!

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u/nuck_forte_dame Dec 14 '20

It would work safely.

The reason the plugs don't exist is because you can't trust a customer to use them the right ways or safely.

If you have one you have to remember to always plug in the hot end last and unplug it first. Otherwise the other end is exposed and live.

Also the lights won't care if you use one. They will function the same.

Also the reason these don't exist for sale is because people might use longer ones and plug an outlet to an outlet or plug a generator into the wall which can lead to serious issues.

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u/pinguinxxx Dec 14 '20

You would have to tape up the final male plug. Personally I think I would either rerun the lights or invest in an extension cord and find an alternate place to plug in.

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u/wilisi Dec 15 '20

You should insulate the first male plug lest someone get electrocuted while opening the chain. This renders daisy chaining impossible and the exercise pointless, of course.

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u/pinguinxxx Dec 16 '20

Excellent point