Accidents due to electrical hazards at work can have highly serious medical consequences for the employee. This is why training and compliance with preventive measures, together with certified equipment, are essential to avoid this type of incident in the company.
It is impossible to completely avoid accidents, but we can do everything in our power to protect our workers from electrical risks derived from certain jobs.
In the following article we will talk about the personal protective equipment for electrical work that is necessary to carry out the work safely.
Accidents due to electrical hazards at work can have highly serious medical consequences for the employee. This is why training and compliance with preventive measures, together with certified equipment, are essential to avoid this type of incident in the company.
It is impossible to completely avoid accidents, but we can do everything in our power to protect our workers from electrical risks derived from certain jobs.
In the following article we will talk about the personal protective equipment for electrical work that is necessary to carry out the work safely.
Electric shock by direct or indirect electrical contact.
Burns as a result of an electric arc caused by a short circuit.
Falls or blows as a result of shock or electric arc.
Explosions due to the accumulation of electrostatic charges generating explosive atmospheres.
Electrical protective equipment (PPE) serves to protect the worker from the risks derived from work and must always meet the minimum safety and hygiene requirements.
In the case of PPE for electricians , they vary depending on whether the work is carried out at low voltage or at high voltage . On the other hand, in ATEX environments (Explosive Atmospheres) it is necessary, at least, to use Fireproof Clothing (EN11612) and Antistatic (EN1149-5).
All PPE must meet the requirements defined in EU Regulation 2016/425, regarding personal protective equipment (PPE).
High voltage PPE is subject to a “double regulation” : RD 773/1997 and RD 1407/1992.
As you have seen, there are various risks to which we can expose ourselves without the proper equipment to work. For this reason, it is essential to have adequate labor protection equipment for each task, risk and need.
At Impotusa we are leaders in the labor protection equipment sector. If you need advice, contact us , we will be happy to help you.
