CTE - ELECTRICITY IGeneral Safety Rules

ANSI(American National Standards Institute)

Aprons Arc flash Ear plugs Ear muffs Electrical burn Electrical Safety Electrical shock Electrocution

Eye Wash Station Face shields Flame resistant Hard hats (Type 1

and Type 2) Hazard OSHA

(Occupational Safety and Health Act)

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Safety glasses Work boots 

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Scenario 2

Scenario 1

Scenario 3

OSHA defines PPE as the “equipment for the eyes, face, head and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, protective shields and barriers”.

PPE should be worn properly per manufacturers recommendation

PPE is equipment used to ensure the best possible protection Proper maintenance and cleanliness is

required of all PPE Damaged or cracked PPE should be

replaced immediately

OOccupational ccupational SSafety and afety and HHealth ealth AAdministration dministration …is the federal agency charged with the

enforcement of safety and health legislation in the workplace

…requires that each person be provided with PPE

…states that PPE must be approved

ANSI (American National Standards Institute)

involves educating personnel on the proper use and care of PPE

free of charge to employees and is provided by the employer!