PPE for electricity and power
Work within the power and utility sector requires protective clothing certified against electric arc according to EN 61482-2 and heat and flame according to EN ISO 11612, often in combination with high-visibility clothing according to EN ISO 20471 for high-traffic environments.
This industry is a fundamental part of society's infrastructure, responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Operations span everything from industrial production and transport to the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical installations, power lines, and transformer stations.
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RISK ASSESSMENT ELECTRIC VEHICLES
This is what you get when you download the guide:
- An insight into the risks and hazards that may arise when working with electric vehicles.
- How you can reduce the risks with the right protective clothing and equipment.
- How increased knowledge about the hazards and the working environment can help reduce risk and danger when working with electrified vehicles.
RISKS WHEN WORKING WITH ELECTRICITY AND POWER
The electricity and power industry is an industry where the work is often hazardous and can lead to serious accidents if the work is not carried out in a safe manner or if safety procedures are not followed. Risks include, among other things, electric shocks, arc flashes, fires and explosions, but also fall accidents when working at height, for example from poles or masts. In addition, working near high-voltage installations can involve particular hazards, as very high energy levels can be released in a short time.
To reduce the risks, high demands are placed on training, safety procedures, personal protective equipment and careful planning of the work. Regulations and standards in occupational health and safety and electrical safety are therefore central in the industry. By working systematically with risk assessments and a safety culture, companies and employees can contribute to a safer working environment while meeting society’s need for a stable and secure electricity supply.
In summary, work with electricity and power is associated with several serious risks. Through good planning, proper training, the use of protective equipment and careful compliance with safety rules, these risks can be reduced and the working environment made safer for everyone working in the industry.
When you work with electricity, it is important to use protective clothing that is certified according to EN 61482-2 in combination with EN ISO 11612, as there is a risk of being exposed to an arc flash. In addition, high-visibility garments according to EN ISO 20471 are often needed. An arc flash consists of several different hazards that affect the protective clothing in different ways. By using a Tranemo Skinsafe™ system where the outer layer has PPE 2 with an ELIM above 8 cal/cm², the effects of these risks are minimised.
How to conduct a risk assessment
How to choose the right protective clothing
RISK ASSESSMENT
Common risks when working with electricity
ELECTRIC Arc flash
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Radiant heat
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Convective heat
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Electric shock
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Shock wave
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Loud noise
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Optical radiation
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Toxic gas
Working with electricity is risky and means that the worker is constantly exposed to different types of hazards. A short circuit or other problems can cause a powerful arc flash which often has devastating consequences if the correct protective clothing is not used. The arc flash challenges the flame retardant garments with, for example, radiant heat, metal splashes and optical radiation, which also requires the user to wear protective clothing from top to toe and from the inside out.
An arc flash can be very powerful and affects the worker and the protective clothing in different ways. By using a Tranemo Skinsafe™ system where the outer layer has PPE 2 with ELIM above 8 cal/cm², the effects of these hazards are minimised. All Tranemo’s arc flash certified garments have the Arc Rating value indicated on the outside of the garments to make it easy to choose the right protection.
Flame and heat
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Flame spread
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Convective heat
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Radiant heat
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Contact heat
For work where there is a risk that garments may come into contact with heat and flame, flame retardant workwear is required. Protection against flame and heat is the basic protection in all Tranemo flame retardant garments. In a complete protection system, the protective clothing must cover the neck, torso, arms and legs; either with a full-covering garment such as an overall, or a two-piece system with, for example, jacket and trousers, with the same certification.
TRAFFIC
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Collision accidents
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Crush injuries
It is very important to be clearly visible when working close to traffic, or in environments with moving processes such as overhead cranes or forklifts. In environments like these, high-visibility protective clothing certified according to EN ISO 20471 is often a requirement. The fluorescent fabric of the garments ensures that you are clearly visible during the day, while the reflective tape makes you visible when darkness falls. Since collision accidents are among the most common workplace accidents, high visibility is included in most of Tranemo’s outer garments.
FIND THE RIGHT PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR ELECTRICITY AND POWER
RECOMMENDED RANGE FOR WORK WITH ELECTRICITY AND POWER
OUR STRENGTHS in electricity and power
Tranemo is a leading partner for the electricity and power industry and offers flame-resistant workwear developed to meet the high demands in electrical environments. With deep knowledge of arc flash risks, advanced materials and certified solutions, we deliver garments that combine maximum safety with high comfort and long durability.
Through close cooperation with power grid companies, contractors and energy companies, we develop protection that works in reality – and that helps professional users work safely every day.
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