Electrical Safety PPE for working on High Voltage Electrical Systems
When working on electrical systems, including Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, it is important that technicians are supplied with reliable personal protective equipment to safely carry out their work.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) serves as a critical final layer of defence when working on high voltage installations. Its primary function is to protect individuals from electrical hazards that may arise during operation or maintenance. The PPE selected must match the specific operational requirements and voltage levels of the system being handled. The use of improper PPE for a specific hazard can greatly increase the risk of injury to the user.
EINTAC provides a comprehensive selection of electrical safety PPE suitable for various high voltage applications, including:
- Electrical Safety Gloves – These are the first line of defence for contact with energised components. Technicians should always wear rated insulated gloves when working near any high-voltage equipment.
- Cotton Undergloves – These are to be worn underneath electrical safety gloves to greatly enhance comfort and hygiene.
- Leather Overgloves – These are worn over insulating gloves to protect them from cuts and abrasions.
- Face Shield – This part of the electrical safety equipment is extremely important when working on high voltage as it protects the eyes from any ‘flash over’ if an arc flash incident occurs. The face shield, or a full hood, will provide crucial protection as well as allowing a full field of vision.
- Dielectric Overboots – These are sized to be worn over existing safety footwear. The overboot provides a vital layer of protection, preventing a route to earth should a technician contact a live electric source.
- Insulating Rubber Apron – This item of PPE is manufactured from 1mm thick neoprene with Kevlar straps for added strength. This apron protects technicians working with live voltages up to 1000V.
- Arc Flash Clothing – From coveralls to jackets and long sleeve shirts, arc flash clothing offers protective everyday work wear for technicians working with high voltage systems.
It is vitally important to ensure technicians have adequate PPE and regular examinations are performed before and after use to ensure the equipment continues to provide the degree of protection for which it is designed. This may include checking for defects (e.g. if there are any tears in gloves) and cleaning items. If there are any uncertainties, the items should not be worn and should be replaced immediately.
EINTAC are able to fully advise and offer recommendations on which items of PPE will be required for your working environment. Please contact us on +44 (0)1376 525606 or sales@eintac.com for more information.
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Gloves (9)
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Face & Eye Protection (6)
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Arc Flash Clothing (18)
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Bolle Pilot Safety Goggles
£ 17.23 Exc. VAT SKU: EHV-SGL001 -
Clear Lens Safety Glasses
£ 8.28 Exc. VAT SKU: EHV-STG530 -
EV Glove Kit
£ 110.64 Exc. VAT SKU: EHV-GLOVEKIT -
Class 2 Dielectric Overboots
£ 43.34 Exc. VAT SKU: EHV-DOB -
Class 00 Electrical Safety Gloves
£ 39.13 Exc. VAT -
Class 0 Electrical Safety Gloves
£ 45.37 Exc. VAT -
Class 1 Electrical Safety Gloves
£ 68.81 Exc. VAT -
Cotton Undergloves
£ 7.70 Exc. VAT SKU: EHV-CTN022 -
Premium Leather Overgloves
£ 37.82 Exc. VAT -
Class 0 Electrical/Mechanical Insulating Gloves
£ 90.49 Exc. VAT SKU: EHV-CESG -
Glove Storage Bag
£ 25.56 Exc. VAT SKU: EHV-GSB058 -
Glove Storage Box – Clear
£ 63.04 Exc. VAT SKU: EHV-SBX058