Safety is an important issue in any industry. This is most
significant in the field of electricity and electrical engineering.
The linemen, best epitomize the risk involved in the filed
of transmission and distribution line engineering. They are at the forefront
and front line of construction, repair, and rehabilitation of lines.
They are at risk, both from electrical shock, mechanical
hazards, and the height of the pole pose more risk for them. That is why, it is
very important to focus safety on their daily tasks.
This entry is about some of the personal Protective
Equipment used by our Linemen, on their tasks.
PPE or Personal Protective Equipment is defined in the
Regulations as ‘all equipment (including clothing affording protection against
the weather) which is intended to be worn or held by a person at work and which
protects him against one or more risks to his health or safety’. In the
context of transmission and distribution engineering, these PPE will refer to
the following:
Safety Belts (Lineman's Belt).
For use with a body
belt component secured around the waist of the user such as a utility pole
lineman. The safety strap and pole belt are coupled together at their
midpoints, with the pole belt having buckle means at the ends for buckling the
belt relatively closely around the pole.
Hard Hat.
Hard hat is used to protect your head and
skull from falling objects from up the pole. This is a basic PPE that everyone
should use.
Safety Goggles.
Safety glasses are excellent for
lineman or others that are exposed to electric arc. Safety glasses that are
fully dielectric with no metal parts is a good
protection from harmful UV-A and UV-B rays and are coated to offer
superior scratch-resistance.
Insulating Rubber Gloves.
Rubber insulating gloves
for electrical workers are one of the most important items for personal protection
that you require. The excellent insulating factor of rubber along with the high
dielectric, physical strength and flexibility has earned it the reputation of
providing a superior performing rubber insulating glove.
Dielectric Over Shoe Footwear
Dielectric overshoes are worn by workers who are around
electricty. Dielectric overshoes are
rubber shoes worn directly over the top of normal shoes. They are worn by
people who are at risk of electric shock due to working, or contact, with live
electricity like linemen.
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