dcbwhaley:
Its only 240v, Z. When I was with the CEGB they worked on live 400,000v lines. With no deaths :-) :-)
If it shorts by your unprotected face you could be blinded. Is it really worth the risk? It is the current and explosive force that causes the injuries. Did you wear P.P.E. whilst working for the C.E.G.B?
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Quote: "In case you were wondering, I am not against the use of PPE. I work in the electricity supply industry on the distribution side. We routinely use insulated gauntlets for both HV and LV, as well as full face shields. We do not work HV live (although we do replace pole-mounted HV fuses live), but usually work LV live. Our company procedures and safety rules cover the inspection (before each use) of the PPE and its routine replacement. The procedures also give advice on when the supply must be isolated."
Z.
dcbwhaley:
Its only 240v, Z. When I was with the CEGB they worked on live 400,000v lines. With no deaths :-) :-)
If it shorts by your unprotected face you could be blinded. Is it really worth the risk? It is the current and explosive force that causes the injuries. Did you wear P.P.E. whilst working for the C.E.G.B?
Look......IET Forums - Live working (theiet.org)
Quote: "In case you were wondering, I am not against the use of PPE. I work in the electricity supply industry on the distribution side. We routinely use insulated gauntlets for both HV and LV, as well as full face shields. We do not work HV live (although we do replace pole-mounted HV fuses live), but usually work LV live. Our company procedures and safety rules cover the inspection (before each use) of the PPE and its routine replacement. The procedures also give advice on when the supply must be isolated."
Z.
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