Employees working in confined areas such as electrical vaults or any other
area where there are potential electrical hazards will be provided with and use
protective equipment that is appropriate for the work to be performed.
Examples of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which might be needed for protection
against electric shock include but are not limited to:
- Nonconductive hard-hats, gloves, and foot protection or insulating mats
- Eye and face protection whenever there is danger from electric arcs or flashes
- Insulated tools or handling equipment
- Protective shields and barriers to protect against electrical shock and burns
Additionally, other ways of protecting employees from the hazards of electrical
shock will be implemented, including insulation and guarding of live parts. The
insulation must be appropriate for the voltage and the insulating material must
be undamaged, clean, and dry. Guarding prevents the employee from coming too close
to energized parts. It can be in the form of a physical barricade or it can be
provided by installing the live parts out of reach from the working surface.
