Part 2: Important PPE Issues Associated With Electrical Hazards
Important PPE Issues Associated With Electrical Hazards By
Jeffery C. Camplin - March 2013 - Facilities Management
Electricity-related hazards at the jobsite include electric
shocks and burns, arc-flash burns, arc-blast impacts, and falls.
Workers also might need PPE that addresses multiple hazards.
Here are the most important PPE issues associated with
electrical hazards: General PPE selection. The National Fire
Protection Association's (NFPA) 70E standard on electrical
hazards provides requirements for PPE for both electrical and
arc-blast hazards. Minimally, PPE for such work should include
an untreated, natural-fiber, long-sleeve shirt and long pants,
as well as safety glasses with side shields. Depending on the
voltage and the electrical tasks, different types of PPE are
required. Hard hats. Electrical work can create bump hazards for
heads or situations in which objects can fall on workers' heads.
To address head and electrical hazards, all