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Document ID (ISN)22198
CIS number 75-189
ISSN - Serial title Die Berufsgenossenschaft
Year 1974
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Egyptien H.H.
Title Personal protective equipment for work on electric installations
Original title Persönliche Schutzausrüstungen für Arbeiten an elektrischen Anlagen [in German]
Bibliographic information Apr. 1974, No.4, p.149-155. Illus.
Abstract The equipment described is designed both to prevent the passage of electric current through the body and to afford protection against the thermal effects and flying particles resulting from an electric arc. Detailed discussion of the equipment to be worn for low voltage (gloves, helmet, face shield and protective clothing, insulating blankets or sections) and high voltage (insulating screens).
Descriptors (primary) electricity; high voltage; personal protective equipment; accidental contact protection; live work
Descriptors (secondary) work near electric lines; electric arc; protection against heat; insulating blankets; insulating clothing; face shields; safety helmets; insulating gloves; insulating footwear; insulating screens
Document type -
Subject(s) Personal protection
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Electricity
Personal protection