Respirators

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Rubber insulated gloves

Safety hat

Qualified worker

Cotton, wool, or fire

resistant clothing

[See 29 CFR 1910.269(l)(6)(iii)]

High-voltage

equipment

Safety glasses

Safety boots

Leather protectors

(worn over rubber

insulated gloves)

Figure 7-1. Appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing shall be worn by electrical

workers to protect them from electrical hazards.

nonmetallic and nonconductive eye protection. (See ANSI Z87.1 and 29 CFR 1910.133 for more

information.)

7.4.4 RESPIRATORS

Workers shall wear the appropriate respirator per 29 CFR 1910.134.

7.4.5 METAL FASTENERS

Workers shall not wear articles such as loose chains, keys, watches, or rings if such articles increase

the hazards associated with inadvertent contact with energized parts or can become caught under or

snagged while climbing off or on structures, equipment or vehicles.

7.4.6 WORK GLOVES

When insulated gloves suitable for high-voltage are not required, otherwise suitable work gloves

should be worn while handling materials and equipment to prevent the possibility of slivers, cuts, and

skin irritation.

7.4.7 WORK CLOTHES

Work clothes should be made of natural materials, such as cotton or wool, or fire resistant materials

and should have full length sleeves. Sleeves should be rolled down for greatest protection.

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