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DonW |
4/7/2005 |
Does anyone have guide lines they follow as to the type of clothing (PPE) to wear while they are making IR scans of energized, exposed high-voltage switchgear.
Wearing all of the components to the Nomax suit for any length of time is a safety hazard in it self plus it makes using an IR camera imposable.
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IRJay |
4/7/2005 |
| NFPA 70E 2004 Edition has all the defined hazards and clothing specifications needed for the type of work you are in. |
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Rory Paul |
5/1/2005 |
Try the following web site:
www.whsalisbury.com
They have plenty of information as well as a calculator to determine the heat generated by an Arc Flash.
This site has a video:
http://www.eri-safety.com/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=738
My site has a basic introduction:
http://www.phosphor.co.za/article/static/49
Every Thermographer should know the hazards involved from my own experience a lot of companies do not worry about NFPA or OSHA regulations and are only too happy for the Thermographer to get involved in opening and closing panels. I would suggest that this topic be included in every Level I course.
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Carl M |
5/2/2005 |
There is a good thread on the subject on the IEEE Electrical Safety Forum.
https://www.ieeecommunities.org/ieee.esafety
Non-members may enter and read the forum by selecting "preview" on the web page listed above.
I do electrical IR inspections, I also have done quite a few arc flash analyses. On your own, selecting PPE for a thermographic inspection can be compicated. Most larger companies have safety programs and ppe requirement.
Carl M.
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Carl M |
5/2/2005 |
the thread "PPE / Safe Work Practices for Thermographers" has slid off that forums first page and may be found be selecting "View All" Discussions.
Carl M. |
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trog |
5/4/2005 |
| At Progress Energy fr clothing is required anytime we enter a substation or work on or around energized equipment. |
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