D. Personal Protective Equipment

In addition to being properly qualified for the task at hand, personal protective equipment (PPE), including arc flash rated clothing, can provide additional safeguards against the hazards posed by working around electrical energy.

1. Ratings and Types ²

Understand Arc-Rated PPE (incident energy ratings) and PPE for Shock Protection

• Electrical Shock and Arc Flash PPE Overview

2. Use and Care ^{2, 3}

Apply correct use, storage, inspection, and testing requirements of PPE

• OSHA 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
• Hand Protection: Common hazards and risks
• Basic Fall Protection
• OSHA 1926.501 Fall Protection

3. Protection Boundaries ^{3, 4}

Recognize and assess Arc-Flash PPE Categories and Shock Protection Boundaries

• NFPA 70E Arc Flash and Shock Hazard Boundaries Explained

4. Crew Safety ^{3, 4}

Ensure correct use, storage, inspection, and testing of PPE for the entire crew. ³

• Arc Rated Clothing and Electrical Hazard Footwear

Apply correct use, storage, inspection, and testing of PPE personally and for entire crew. ⁴

• 1926 Subpart E - Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment

Last Update: Sep 16, 2023