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Ann, a user, has moved the orientation of her desk and now has to arrange the power and network cables, which are unable to be run along the baseboard. Which of the following would be the safest and…
The correct answer is B. Use a rubberized floor cord cover. A rubberized floor cord cover is the safest and most practical solution for protecting cables running across a floor where they cannot follow the baseboard. It prevents tripping hazards and protects the cables from foot traffic.
Question
Ann, a user, has moved the orientation of her desk and now has to arrange the power and network cables, which are unable to be run along the baseboard. Which of the following would be the safest and most practical approach?
Options
- APurchase a small throw rug.
- BUse a rubberized floor cord cover.
- CSecure with ISO compliant duct tape.
- DInstall a raised floor system.
How the community answered
(18 responses)- A6% (1)
- B89% (16)
- D6% (1)
Why each option
A rubberized floor cord cover is the safest and most practical solution for protecting cables running across a floor where they cannot follow the baseboard. It prevents tripping hazards and protects the cables from foot traffic.
A throw rug conceals cables but creates its own tripping hazard and can cause overheating by restricting airflow around power cables.
Rubberized floor cord covers are specifically designed to enclose power and data cables running across open floor areas, protecting both the cables and people walking nearby. They are low-profile, durable, and compliant with workplace safety standards for trip hazard prevention. This is the industry-accepted method when baseboard routing is not possible.
Standard duct tape is not ISO rated for electrical cable management, can damage cable insulation when removed, and is not an approved method for floor cable runs.
A raised floor system is a major infrastructure installation suited for datacenters, not a practical solution for a single desk relocation.
Concept tested: Cable management and workplace safety compliance
Source: https://www.osha.gov/walking-working-surfaces/rules
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