This Comprehensive and Thorough Guide Helps Keep You Safe On The Job!
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the final barrier between the electrical worker and possible injury or electrocution. Developed as a practical, easy-to-use reference, A User's Guide to Electrical PPE skillfully defines and discusses the various types of equipment and components that provide protection from electrical hazards. Leading safety expert and Chairman of the NFPA 70E Committee, Ray A. Jones expertly describes the construction, testing, and storage requirements for personal protective equipment defined by consensus standards so users are able to identify what PPE is available, the purpose of each type of PPE, how to select PPE for specific jobs, and how to care for PPE to ensure its reliability.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the final barrier between the electrical worker and possible injury or electrocution. This book defines and discusses equipment and components that provide protection from electrical and other hazards associated with performing electrical work tasks. The book describes PPE, including its construction, testing, and storage requirements defined by consensus standards. It is an in-depth guide for workers that helps them understand what PPE is available for what purpose, how to select PPE for the job, and how to take care of their PPE so that it can protect them.