Purchasing Electrical Safety PPE
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Prepared by
Cindy Meister, Manager, National Accounts/Government
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EDUCATE YOURSELF WITH THE STANDARDS
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 SUBPARTS
and 1926 SUBPART K
Electrical
NFPA 70
National Electric Code ®
NFPA 70-E
Standard for Electrical Safety in
the Workplace®
IEEE Std 1584
Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers Guide for
Performing Arc-Flash
Hazard Calculations ®
ASTM Standards on
Electrical Protective Equipment
For Workers
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• Electrical Safety Standards for
Employee Workplaces
- This standard suggests how
to determine and calculate
electrical hazards in the
workplace. Within this
standard are
recommendations for proper
PPE (Personal Protective
Equipment).
- Addresses hazards:
 Shock
 Arc Flash
 Blast
- Standards for shock and arc
-
flash boundaries
Standards for personal
protective equipment
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How do you determine the correct PPE…
if employees are working within the limited approach
boundary of exposed electrical conductors or circuit parts
that are or might become energized?
1. Complete an Arc Flash Incident Energy Analysis
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An Arc Flash Study is a calculation performed by a P.E. to determine the incident energy at each work
station, which determines the various arc flash boundaries, and required P.P.E. when working on or
approaching each boundary.
 Mitigation should be part of the study, the engineer should recommend how to reduce the incident arc
flash hazard. This requires them to complete a short circuit study and a protective device coordination
study.
 An Arc Flash Study / Analysis should only be performed by experienced and qualified electrical
engineers knowledgeable in power system engineering, IEEE 1584, NFPA 70E and arc flash studies.
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2. Utilize 2012 NFPA 70E Tables 130.7 ( C ) ( 15 ) (a)
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Using the NFPA Table 130.7 is acceptable if you know your short circuit current and fault clearing
time AND these results fall within the parameters of using the table.
Voltage is only one aspect of determining what arc flash PPE to use. You also need to figure:
available fault current (amps), the working distance between the worker and the equipment, the
clearing time of the circuit protection device, the spacing between conductors or from a conductor to
ground, the number of phases, whether the conductors are in an en- closure, and the equipment
configuration to determine potential Arc Flash exposure.
Actual engineering studies have found that the NFPA 70E table can suggest using far more
protective equipment than is actually necessary. Tables do not address all tasks.
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Utilizing NFPA 70E 2012 HRC TABLES
When Calculated
Incident Energy Range
(Cal/cm^2)
0 to 1.2
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Using Tables
Hazard Minimum PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
Risk
Rating
Category
(Cal/cm^2)
Protective Clothing: Non-melting or Untreated Natural Fiber 4.5
0
N/A
>1.2 to 4
1
4
>4 to 8
2
8
>8 to 25
3
25
>25 to 40
4
40
>40
Danger
Danger
oz/sq yard, Long Sleeve Shirt and Long Pants.
Protective Equipment: Safety Glasses or Goggles
Hearing Protection, Heavy Duty Leather Gloves
Protective Clothing: Arc Rated Long Sleeve Shirt and Long
Pants or Coveralls, Arc Rated Hard Hat and Face Shield or Arc
Rated Hard Hat and Arc Rated Flash Hood
Protective Equipment: Safety Glasses or Goggles, Hearing
Protection, Heavy Duty Leather Gloves
(Insulated Gloves + Leather Protectors) Leather Work Shoes
Protective Clothing: Arc Rated Long Sleeve Shirt and Long
Pants or Coveralls or Arc Rated Jacket and Pants, Arc Rated Hard
Hat and Face Shield and Arc Rated Balaclava or Arc Rated Hard
Hat and Arc Rated Flash Hood
Protective Equipment: Safety Glasses or Goggles, Hearing
Protection, Heavy Duty Leather Gloves
(Insulated Gloves + Leather Protectors) Leather Work Shoes
Protective Clothing: Arc Rated Long Sleeve Shirt and Long
Pants or Coveralls or Arc Rated Suit Jacket and Pants, Arc Rated
Hard Hat and Arc Rated Flash Hood, Arc Rated Gloves
Protective Equipment: Safety Glasses or Goggles, Hearing
Protection, Heavy Duty Leather Gloves
(Insulated Gloves + Leather Protectors) Leather Work Shoes
Protective Clothing: Arc Rated Long Sleeve Shirt and Long
Pants or Coveralls or Arc Rated Suit Jacket and Pants, Arc Rated
Hard Hat and Arc Rated Flash Hood, Arc Rated Gloves
Protective Equipment: Safety Glasses or Goggles, Hearing
Protection, Heavy Duty Leather Gloves
(Insulated Gloves + Leather Protectors) Leather Work Shoes
Do not work on while energized
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Choosing Compliant PPE
• Arc Flash Clothing – Request a supplier visit to try it on before you buy!
- Review the technical specifications!
 Is it arc rated? What is the ATPV or EBT Value sewn on the garment label?
 Is it USA made, Berry Compliant or Trade Compliant?
 What type of material is it and how has it performed in arc flash tests?
 What is the air permeability? Does it offer resistance to other elements?
 How much does it weigh? How does it fit?
 How is it designed? Does it have metal zippers or snaps, pockets or other potential
design elements that could pose an added threat in an arc flash accident?
 What standards apply? ASTM 1506, ASTM 1959, ASTM F2178
- Laundering…How do you take care of the garment?
 Inherently FR vs. FR Fabrics
 Is the arc rating good for the life of the garment?
 Effects and cost of commercial laundering techniques
• Hard Hat and Face Shield Units
- What is the arc rating and ANSI standard?
 Faceshields Stamped: ANSI Z87.1 and tested to ASTM F2178.
• Shock Protection
 Insulating gloves are the first line of defense when working energized!
 Gloves & Protectors should be worn as a system – what size do you need, What voltage
protection do you need?
 Ask how to care for your rubber gloves! Inspect before each use & electrically re-test
every 6 months!
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Wear PPE as a System = Head-to-Toe + GLOVES
HRC 2
Maximum Exposure 8 cal/cm²
Minimum Protection 8 cal/cm²
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HRC 3
Maximum Exposure 25 cal/cm²
Minimum Protection 25 cal/cm²
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HRC 4
Maximum Exposure 40 cal/cm²
Minimum Protection 40 cal/cm²
Insulating Gloves
OSHA 1910.333(a)(1)
Rubber Insulating Gloves are
among the most important
articles of personal protective
equipment for electrical
workers. They are the first line
of defense for contact with any
energized components or lines
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Field Inspection - Rubber Gloves
AIR TEST
• The glove is then
held firmly closed
with one hand
• Different parts of the
glove are squeezed
with the other hand
to make certain that
no air leaks out
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Field Inspection - Gloves & Sleeves
• Rejection of Gloves and
Sleeves
- Cuts
- Punctures
- Ozone checking
- Corona Cutting
- Embedded foreign
materials
- Oil markings
- Gloves that leak air
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Effect of Petroleum Products
on Rubber Goods
• Loss of mechanical
properties.
• Swelling
• Stickiness
• Loss of Elasticity
• Hardness
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Electrical Testing
• The interval between
electrical retest for
issued Rubber Gloves
shall not exceed six
months and twelve
months for sleeves
• Gloves and sleeves that
have been electrically
tested but not issued
shall not be placed into
service unless they have
been electrically tested
within previous twelve
months
(ASTM F 496 Section 7.1)
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Locate a Certified Glove Testing LAB near you:
www.nail4pet.org
North American Independent Laboratories for
Protective Equipment Testing.
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Application
• Rubber gloves should
never be used without
protector gloves over
them
• The use of protector
gloves will provide the
mechanical protection
necessary to make
sure the rubber gloves
will adequately
perform
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Protectors Must Fit Properly – Arc Jump
The minimum distance
between the top of the
cuff of the protector and
the rolled top of the cuff
of the insulating glove
shall be not less than
that specified in (ASTM
F496)
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Class 00 and 0
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
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0.5”
1”
2”
3”
4”
Where to Purchase?
Distributors of Arc Flash Clothing & Equipment &
Contract Vehicles:
www.Grainger.com: GSA Schedules, Presence at various
on-site installations such as a serv-mart or LCI store.
www.Graybar.com: GSA Schedules, DLA MRO contracts.
www.Fastenal.com: Stores outside most military bases.
www.ADSinc.com: GSA Schedules and National TLS
contract = vehicle that guarantees you get the brand you
want to purchase; no substitutes.
DLA: NSN stock system, may be limited to one brand,
may not have latest products. End-users may request
NSN’s for new products.
GSA: Schedules 84 & 51 typically. Lists various
distributors selling arc flash clothing. May not have latest
PPE available based on what they stock. May not stay
current with updating their schedule(s) with compliant
products with manufacturer. Larger distributors may have
new products on schedule; but products may not be
visible on GSA Advantage site.
www.Amazon.com:
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New way to purchase!
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Training & Support
Many Manufacturers and Distributors offer Complimentary Training On-Site.
Explore what they are able to offer you.
• Distributor, Manufacturer or Supplier,
• Do you offer:
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Arc Flash Presentation at Installation?
Product Samples For us to Try on?
Complimentary Training Materials CD’s & DVD’s?
Arc Flash Studies or 70E Training?
Examples of Recommended Training for
Electrical Workers:
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Care of Rubber Goods – Inspection, Rejection, Testing
Arc Flash Training – NFPA 70E 2012
Understanding Hazards, SAS Hazard Assessment
Selection of PPE
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OSHA 29 CFR 1910.332 (b) Content of training. (1): Practices addressed in this standard.
Employees shall be trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by
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1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertain to their respective job assignments.
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