ECN Electrical Forum - Discussion Forums for Electricians, Inspectors and Related Professionals
ECN Shout Chat
ShoutChat
Recent Posts
Increasing demand factors in residential
by tortuga - 03/28/24 05:57 PM
Portable generator question
by Steve Miller - 03/19/24 08:50 PM
Do we need grounding?
by NORCAL - 03/19/24 05:11 PM
240V only in a home and NEC?
by dsk - 03/19/24 06:33 AM
Cordless Tools: The Obvious Question
by renosteinke - 03/14/24 08:05 PM
New in the Gallery:
This is a new one
This is a new one
by timmp, September 24
Few pics I found
Few pics I found
by timmp, August 15
Who's Online Now
0 members (), 265 guests, and 15 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
#37702 05/05/04 07:50 AM
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 360
T
Member
I am going to buy some PPE, face shield, gloves, maybe a jacket,

Most of my work is 240 volts and below, class 2. All I want is to save my eyes and hands if the meter I am trying to take out comes unglued.

Anybody have recommendations? What do you use. (You DO use it don't you?)

I guess I am gettin wussy in my old age.

TW

#37703 05/05/04 08:33 AM
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 849
Y
Member
Read NFPA 70e Standard for Electrical Safety in the workplace Article 130 its the law.

#37704 05/05/04 09:05 AM
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 246
R
Member
Times to use PPE, and type of protection:
1. Circuit breaker or fused switch operation with covers on, <240v: safety glasses(SG)
2. Cb or FW operation with covers off, <240v: SG
3. CB or FS or starter operation with enclosure doors closed >240v: SG
4. CB or FS or starter operation with enclosure doors open > 240v: gloves(G), hardhat(HH), FR coveralls(FR C), safety glasses(SG)
5. Work on energized parts, including voltage testing < 240v: G,HH,FR C, SG
6. Work on energized parts, including voltage testing >240v: G, HH, FR C, SG
7. Removal of bolted covers (to expose bare, energized parts) <240v: G, HH, FR C, SG
8. Removal of bolted covers (to expose bare, energized parts) >240: G, HH, FR C, SG
9. Opening hinged covers (to expose bare, energized parts) <240v: SG
10. Opening hinged covers (to expose bare, energized parts)>240v: G, HH, FR C, SG
11. Work on control circuits with energized parts <120v: G, HH, SG
12. Work on control circuits with energized parts >120v: G, HH, FR C, SG
13. Insertion or removal of invidual starter "buckets" from MCC >240v: G, HH, FR C, SG
14. Cable trough or tray cover removal or installation >240v: G, HH, FR C, SG
15. Miscellaneous equipment cover removal or installation >240v: G, HH, FR C, SG
16. Removal of bolted covers on small transformers >240v: G, HH, FR C, SG

I used the NFPA standard to make this list for my department's use. This should cover everything my department will do. I purchased FR coveralls which are worn over a 100% cotton shirt, and jeans. Wearing the coveralls seems to be a way to provide the most protection for this type of work. I don't have the calorie rating of these coveralls handy, but can get them if needed.

Follow the NFPA standard, and you should be well covered, so to speak!

Rick Miell

#37705 05/05/04 10:00 AM
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 360
T
Member
Thanks for your replies.

What kind of gloves do you find are the best compromise between being able to feel what you are doing, and electrical insulation.

TW

#37706 05/05/04 07:13 PM
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 246
R
Member
Most high quality leather gloves provide protection up to 250v. Over 240, you either get 600v rates ones, or rubber with leather protectors.

If linemen can install & terminate wires using only a hotstick, surely we can live with some inconvience in using gloves as opposed to bare hands.

Rick Miell

#37707 05/05/04 08:52 PM
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 2,527
B
Moderator
Some example links… www.whsalisbury.com/gloves/images/gloves.pdf
For low voltage, there are ASTM Class-0 and Class-00 gloves and varying styles of leather protectors. Don’t forget glove bags, and possibly stuff like “10-4 glove dust”.
www.whsalisbury.com/blankets/images/blankets.pdf
Blankets can be useful for energized work. A storage tube is essential to keep blankets in their original condition.
www.whsalisbury.com/arc_flash/images/kit.pdf
for thermally-rated protective clothing.

Salisbury and other related equipment can be ordered through most electcal wholesale houses.

Another useful site may be www.arcwear.com and there are others.


Link Copied to Clipboard
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5