Electrical Contractors San Francisco

2. Personal Protective Equipment for Electrician The safety of the individuals is of the utmost importance in working with electrical equipment. There is no doubt about the hazards of electricity and its damages to the human body. Working with live or energized circuits can be dangerous and requires a certain level of protection from both the equipment and personal point of view. It is a public safety tip for electricians to always de-energize the circuits before working on parts or electrical components. But, SFECA (San Francisco Electrical Contractor Association Inc.) an organization for Electrical Contractor San Francisco offers tips for personal protection of employees and electricians. The following is the list of personal protective equipment that workers should wear when working with electrical equipment.

3. PPE for Head: If you are working in an area where there are electrical wires overhead, you must wear personal protective equipment for the head. There are different types of helmets available for protection of head from injury and electric shocks. The ANSI Z89.1-1986 is the performance guidelines issued by OSHA for helmets and has two different types and three different classes of the helmet. If you are working with low voltage, a class-c helmet with reduced impact of falling objects and without protection from electric shock will work. But, if you have high voltage wires in proximity to your head, you must choose a Class-A or Class-B helmet with proper electrical insulation.

4. PPE for Exposed Face and Eyes: If you are an electrical worker, you would know the hazards of electric arcs and flashes. Following the OSHA guidelines, SFECA’s registered San Francisco Electricians should wear protective equipment for eyes and face whenever there is a risk for injury from arcs and flashes. In the case of an electrical explosion, the flying objects can injure the eyes or face. So, the protective equipment should be non-conductive, heat- resistant, and should be able to reduce the impact of objects. PPE for Body: The protective equipment for the body should both be heat resistant and electrical resistant. In the case of an event of arc-flash, the temperature can be above 1000°C and at this temperature, the normal clothing can catch fire. Therefore, the protective body suit should be non-conductive for heat and should be able to sustain fires.

5. PPE for Hands: Proper protection for hands and arms for electrical workers has almost no exception. The electricians have to work on electrical components and circuits with their hands, and the hands can come in contact with the energized circuit accidently. Apart from the electrical shocks resulting in electrical injury and burns, there is also a risk for abrasion and cuts. The gloves should have proper insulation properties and must be comfortable to use to avoid hindrance in the task at hand. The OSHA’s standard for insulating gloves is 1910.137, and there are two types of gloves under this standard. The Type I gloves are not resistant to ozone or UV flashes while Type II gloves are safe for ozone charged environments. The rubber insulating gloves have six classification and color tags based on their insulation quality and level. Starting from 2500 Volts for Class-00, the Class-4 gloves can provide protection against 40,000 Volts. The registered San Francisco Electricians will always have the right gloves programs for their safety and safety of their employees.

6. Contact: Kevin Valerio 1288 Columbus Ave. #164 San Francisco, CA 94133 415-563-5645 http://www.bayelectricsf.com