Safety Measures to Take at Workplace For Extension Cords

In such scenarios, it becomes unavoidable to take proper electricity
safety measures.
Let's look at some safety measures you need to take
while setting up different phases of the extension
cord:
Purchasing chords is the first step. And here are the two major things
you need to take care of while purchasing a multi outlet extension cord.
1. Wire Gauge
2. Length
These two things influence the cord's load capacity or its ability to
handle the electrical current.
Let's look at them briefly.
Wire Gauge
The amount of power or current that the cord carries at any given time
depends on the diameter or gauge of the wire. Not only this but it also
affects how much the wire heats when carrying a current.
​2​