NFPA 70E and reflective vests
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charlie
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Re: NFPA 70E and reflective vests
No problem as long as the panel is not energized. He should not be working on an energized panelboard.
No problem as long as the panel is not energized. He should not be working on an energized panelboard.
kentirwin
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Re: NFPA 70E and reflective vests
Sometimes in some cases you have to work on energized equipment. In such cases any synthetics should not be worn. Depending on the results of a hazard assesment prior to beginning work, you may find that you have to be wearing a full flash suit with hood and calorie rated face shield. But if you possibly can, work everything de-energized. Flash suits are no fun! :roll:
Sometimes in some cases you have to work on energized equipment. In such cases any synthetics should not be worn. Depending on the results of a hazard assesment prior to beginning work, you may find that you have to be wearing a full flash suit with hood and calorie rated face shield. But if you possibly can, work everything de-energized. Flash suits are no fun! :roll:
Re: NFPA 70E and reflective vests
That's a valid question.
many times when troubleshooting highway lighting, a vest MUST be worn (DOT enforcement among other bodies ) and the circuit must the "hot".
I have seen t-shirts that reflective stripes on them - but the effect on the body might be the same...an extra layer of unwanted "skin".
I don't have an answer, but next time I run into one of these highway AHJ types, I will ask.
That's a valid question.
many times when troubleshooting highway lighting, a vest MUST be worn (DOT enforcement among other bodies ) and the circuit must the "hot".
I have seen t-shirts that reflective stripes on them - but the effect on the body might be the same...an extra layer of unwanted "skin".
I don't have an answer, but next time I run into one of these highway AHJ types, I will ask.
zog
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Re: NFPA 70E and reflective vests
A worker that may be exposed to an arc flash (IE working on energized panel) should not wear a melting material over FR clothing, this is specifically addressed in the NFPA 70E.
There are reflective vests available that are made with Indura Ultra Soft, a very good FR material. They are not designed to be the primary means of flash protection, they are intended for use over the required FR clothing for the HRC of the equipment.
A worker that may be exposed to an arc flash (IE working on energized panel) should not wear a melting material over FR clothing, this is specifically addressed in the NFPA 70E.
There are reflective vests available that are made with Indura Ultra Soft, a very good FR material. They are not designed to be the primary means of flash protection, they are intended for use over the required FR clothing for the HRC of the equipment.
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