CTE - ELECTRICITY I General 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 AdditionalTerms

 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

Occupational Safety and Health Administration  …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!

Eye Protection Hearing Protection Head Protection Foot Protection Clothing Protection Hand Protection

Eye Protection Hearing Protection Head Protection Foot Protection Clothing Protection Hand Protection