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Working on power lines can be dangerous for installers. They can be electrified or electrocuted, in addition of the risks already present on a building site (fall, burns etc.).<\/p>\n

Employers are responsible for providing their teams with suitable equipment that complies with safety standards. Fitter needs to use the equipment provided to protect himself.<\/p>\n

What PPE is essential to protect yourself on a construction site, and more specifically to prevent electrical hazards?<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Standard PPE<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div>

To guarantee the safety of workers on a construction site, a number of PPE items are essential. These protect sensitive parts of the body.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Head protection<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/h3><\/div>

First of all, it’s vital to protect the head. Construction helmets are often mandatory. These will protect the head against impacts and falling objects, for example. Helmets must comply with the EN 397<\/strong> standard.<\/p>\n

There are also helmets specially designed to protect fitters from electrical hazards. These are regulated by standard EN 50365<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

When working at height, installers should fit their helmets with chinstraps to prevent them from getting lost during work.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Eyes protection<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/h3><\/div>

It’s crucial to protect the eyes during work. Fitters may be exposed to projections, particularly of particles, which could damage their vision.<\/p>\n

Depending on the application, the surface area to be covered will vary: goggles will only protect the eyes, while a face shield will cover from the forehead to the chin.<\/p>\n

This PPE must comply with standard EN 166. This describes the information that must appear on the goggles or shield to enable users to know the optical class and mechanical resistance levels of the lenses and temples. There is a large choice of protective eyewear and shields, depending on the area of use (projection of liquids, particles, gases, etc.), optical class (from 1 to 3), level of impact resistance, resistance to fogging, etc. The goggles that protect against electric arcs are marked with an 8 on the temples.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Hands and feet protection<\/span><\/h3><\/h3><\/div>

Hands and feet are often the most accident-prone parts of the body. That’s why it’s important to protect them as much as possible.<\/p>\n

There are several types of gloves, depending on the work to be carried out. Gloves for protection against chemical hazards must comply with EN ISO 374-1<\/strong>. These are generally made of nitrile or latex.<\/p>\n

Gloves protecting against mechanical hazards must comply with EN 388<\/strong>. They can be made of fabric, polyurethane or leather.<\/p>\n

Safety footwear must be worn when working on construction sites. Their main purpose is to protect the feet from mechanical hazards (impact, crushing, puncture, cuts, etc.), and they must comply with standard EN 20345<\/strong>. There are a multitude of other options, such as chemical resistance, insulation from heat or cold, waterproofing, resistance to electrical currents, etc.).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Other protections<\/span><\/h3><\/h3><\/div>

Depending on the type of site the worker is working on, it may be necessary to invest in additional equipment for optimum protection.<\/p>\n