Electricians are exposed to a variety of electrical hazards on the job, and it is essential that they have the right safety equipment to protect them. Gloves are an important piece of electrical safety equipment, as they can help prevent burns. Additionally, having the right tools can save time and keep electricians safe. The Fluke T6-1000 electrical tester with FieldSense technology and open-fork design slides over the conductor to easily measure the voltage of up to 1000 V of AC and 200 A of AC, and it fits in your pocket.
Fluke's new line of insulated hand tools meets the same strict safety, reliability and ergonomic requirements as all Fluke tools. Certified for 1000 V AC and 1500 V DC, these tools provide superior protection against electrical shock and accidental falls on active equipment. The ergonomic handle adapts to the user's hand, reducing tension and fatigue at work and providing maximum torque. Eliminate trial and error in fluorescent lighting maintenance with the Fluke 1000FLT fluorescent light tester.
This compact device can perform five essential fluorescent lighting tests: checking the lamp, the ballast, the non-contact voltage, the continuity of the pins and the ballast type discriminator. It is fall tested to survive a six-foot fall. The Fluke 1630-2 FC spikeless ground clamp measures air conditioning leaks to the ground without installing auxiliary test stakes. This ground meter connects wirelessly to a mobile application so you can view and save measurements remotely and share them with your team.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is also essential for electricians working in hazardous environments. This includes safety goggles, insulated gloves, fire-resistant clothing, insulating mats or rubber mats, Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) devices and procedures, arc suits and face shields for high-voltage equipment, and insulating protective equipment (IPE). In addition to PPE, electricians should also wear work boots that provide adequate protection for their fingers against falling tools and equipment. Steel toe caps or hard caps on the tip of the boot are ideal for this purpose.
Electricians rely on their hands to carry out their work, either directly in contact with electrical equipment or using specialized tools. To ensure that people who work near electrical equipment are as safe as possible, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration developed OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.269, also known as the “269” standard. This series of requirements “covers the operation and maintenance of lines and equipment for the generation, control, transformation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy. It is essential that electricians have access to all of these safety items in order to protect themselves from potential electrical hazards. Having access to quality safety equipment can help electricians stay safe while on the job.
It is important for electricians to be aware of all safety regulations in order to ensure their own safety as well as that of their colleagues.
