Head protective equipment for warehouse workers

A 40-year-old electrician working in Alaska are too close to high voltage electrical circuit when it was changing the 17.400 volt wire under an electric panel cabinet. His head was likely to touch a switch or close enough so that it can cause an eruption of power between the electric voltage and the head.

Maybe the result would be different if he was wearing a safety helmet that class E (non conductive). But the protective head when it consists of a fabric cover that has no protection at all.

In the report of his death, investigators noted that the level of foreman and electrician electrician usual, they are employees who have experience and knowledge in the field of electrical industry and has received a lot of training on electrical safety. careless use of protective equipment is required to cause 55 percent of regular employees dying.

HELM THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORKERS

So what to do with you and what should you do? Maybe you've not noticed. Even if you are not an electrician, your current job may expose you to electrical hazards. and if you do not use a non conductive helmet and other protective equipment, you also can have an accident.

All classes are helmets that protect your head from injury by fixed or moving objects, but only the class E and class G which also protects it from electrical hazards. If your work involves a potential risk of electric shock your head, try to check the label on the inside of the helmet. Whether the class is in conformity with your work.

• Class E (Electrical) provide an excellent protection against shock hazard, because the class is considered to protect you hair exposure to high voltage electrical hazards up to a maximum of 20.000 volts.
• Class G (General), type of helmets that are widely used, have been tested to provide protection against low-voltage electricity with a maximum of 2.200 volts.
• Class C (Conductive) helmets do not provide protection against electrical hazards.

Do not underestimate YOUR HELMET

Important that is always alert to the helmet that has been modified. Because it can eliminate the protective been designed for head protection. In particular, do:

• Lay the metal sticker on the helmet shell is non conductive;
• Do not make a hole drilled into the helmet shell is non-conductive;
• Use an iron-containing earmuffs when using non-conductive helmet;
• Use paints, paint thinners or special cleaning products on the helmet non conductive (even, wash with soap and water helmet).

Choose the right helmet for your work. But remember, too, to stay safe not only using helmets alone but you also have to use your head to think as well.