Electrical work is governed by NFPA 70E and OSHA 1910.137 and 1910.269: arc-rated clothing and face protection by PPE category (4, 8, 25 and 40 cal/cm²), ASTM D120 rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors (tested every six months), insulated hand tools, voltage testers, Class E hard hats, and non-conductive eyewear. Add flashlights and headlamps, fish tapes, and cordless tools.
Finders for this trade
Each finder lists every product we carry in that family with the ratings as the manufacturer publishes them, and starts with a "what is the job" pick.
- Arc Flash Finder
- Head Protection by Type and Class
- Gloves by Cut Level and Coating
- Eye Protection by Rating
Guides
Plain-words answers with the standard cited, and the products that carry the rating under each.
- Rubber insulating gloves and leather protectors: when NFPA 70E requires them
- Arc flash labels: what NFPA 70E and the NEC require on equipment
- What does Class E mean on hi-vis pants?
- The lockout/tagout procedure step by step
- What is an arc flash, and what causes one?
- Lockout vs tagout: when a tag alone is allowed
- What is NFPA 70E, and how does it relate to OSHA?
- NFPA 70E PPE categories 1 to 4: what each requires
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Electrical Safety Head Protection Eye Protection Hand Protection Electrical Tools Flashlights & Lanterns Hand Tools Power Tools
Ordering
Card, purchase order or invoice terms; agencies and institutions welcome. Email a list of item numbers and quantities to cs@bayshoresafety.com, see how to buy, or call (925) 215-7337, Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Pacific. We sell nationwide.