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Home : SGS expands its NRTL program in line with new EE safety standards from OSHA with new regulations for Power Tools |
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Sep 11 2020 |
SGS expands its NRTL program in line with new EE safety standards from OSHA with new regulations for Power Tools |
Power tools included in SGSs NRTL program line expansion. |
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SGS, the worlds leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has gained approval from the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to undertake testing and certification against its expanded scope of electrical and electronic (EE) products.
The expanded scope from OSHA comprises a further 20 standards for EE products, including 4 specifically for power tools:
UL 62841-2-8 Safety Requirements for Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Shears and Nibblers
UL 62841-2-11 Safety Requirements for Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Reciprocating Saws
UL 62841-3-4 Safety Requirements for Particular Requirements for Transportable Bench Grinders
UL 62841-2-8 Safety Requirements for Particular Requirements for Transportable Diamon Drills with Liquid System
John Ciliege, Global Head of NRTL, SGS said: I am pleased to announce that SGSs NRTL program has expanded in line with OSHAs new safety standards. Our specialized teams of local experts offer a range of services to manufacturers and retailers in the electronics industry, including for electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery.
SGS, which provides a range of services to ensure electrical and electronic (EE) products comply with OSHA and other government requirements, will undertake the new testing and certification requirements via its global network of Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs).
The full list of SGSs new scope expansions includes:
UL 773A Nonindustrial Photoelectric Switches for Lighting Control
UL 1241 Junction Boxes for Swimming Pool Lighting Fixtures
UL 1977 Component Connectors for Use in Data, Signal, Control and Power Applications
UL 1994 Low-Level Path Marking and Lighting Systems
UL 1776 Standard for High-Pressure Cleaning Machines
UL 141 Garment Finishing Machines
UL 283 Air Fresheners and Deodorizers
UL 399 Drinking Water Coolers
UL 474 Dehumidifiers
UL 484 Room Air Conditioners
UL 778 Motor-Operated Water Pumps
UL 1030 Sheathed Heating Elements
UL 1042 Electric Baseboard Heating Equipment
UL 1081 Swimming Pool Pumps, Filters and Chlorinators
UL 2202 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System Equipment
UL 2594 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
UL 62841-2-8 * Safety Requirements for Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Shears and Nibblers
UL 62841-2-11 * Safety Requirements for Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Reciprocating Saws
UL 62841-3-4 * Safety Requirements for Particular Requirements for Transportable Bench Grinders
UL 62841-3-6 * Safety Requirements for Particular Requirements for Transportable Diamond Drills with Liquid System
Entries marked * are exclusive to SGS.
OSHA aims to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards. Its standards contain requirements for NRTL product testing and certification for 39 product types. For example, in 29 CFR 1910.303, OSHA requires NRTL approval for many kinds of electrical equipment when they are used in the workplace.
SGS Electrical & Electronic Product Services
SGS is accredited to test and certify a wide variety of products, including power tools, household appliances, lighting, medical equipment, batteries, IT equipment, audio-visual equipment, and products for hazardous and potentially explosive environments. Once a product has been certified it can bear the SGS North America Listed Mark. Discover more at www.sgs.com/ee.
For further information, please contact:
Rachel Nissley
Global Marketing Manager
Consumer and Retail, SGS
Email: crs.media@sgs.com
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About SGS
SGS is the worlds leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
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Ruth Roy
Director
Sugarloaf Marketing
T: +44 (0)1892 711240
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