E. Safety Equipment Selection

Aside from protective clothing, electrical safety tools help keep qualified workers protected from hazardous voltage when working with and around energized equipment.

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Identify the safety equipment needs of the tasks to be performed (e.g., hotstick, voltage detectors, insulated tools, fire extinguisher, etc.)

• Electrical Safety Tools
• OSHA 1910.155 Fire Protection
• OSHA 1910.157 Portable fire extinguishers
• Fire Safety and Prevention Tips
• Flammability Limits
• Flash Points

Last Update: Jun 19, 2026