Operations training
High Voltage Standard / V0 - DRAFT 2025-03-21
Tools and devices for HV practical exercises 1.1 1
Electrical hot stick / live-line tool
1.2
1
Insulated rescue hook
1.3
1
Arc flash suit with a 40 cal/cm2 (arc flash category 4)
1.4
1
Lockout Tagout kit
1.5
1
Temporary personal protective grounds / Ground assembly
1.6
1
Voltage Detector Device with audio / visual indicators
1.7
1
Tic tracer / non-contact voltage detector
1.8
1
Means of remote communication such as radios
1.9
1
Safety / Hazard barriers and signage
Suitable PPE is required for all participants and staff based on the training practical setting and risk assessment. Refer to table below for guidance. Minimum arc flash PPE includes:
Note
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safety glasses
• non-melting clothing including underwear, with long sleeves and long trousers. small parts of melting materials are acceptable, eg. elasticated waistbands, but should be reduced to the minimum possible, ideally eliminated • safety shoes with non-melting materials, acceptable exceptions are the sole and shoelaces
Personal Protective Equipment Specifications
Type of PPE
PPE Product Description EU Specification
US Specification
Arc Rated Clothing Protection
• Arc Flash Workwear Trousers • Long sleeve Arc Flash Workwear Top (t-shirt, polo etc) • Arc Flash Winterwear • Arc Flash Rainwear • Arc Flash Balaclava
EN 61482-1-2, Class 1, ≥8 cal/cm² (Arc Flash) EN ISO 11612:2015 (Heat & Limited Flame Spread) EN 1149-5:2018 (Electrostatic Discharge) EN ISO 11611 (Welding & Allied Processes) EN ISO 20471 2016 Class 2 (Hi-Viz if Applicable) EN 342 (Rainwear), EN 343 Class 3:3 (Winterwear)
ANSI/ISEA 107 (Hi-Viz) ASTM F1506 (Arc Flash) ASTM F2178
Foot Protection
• Safety Boots or Shoes EN ISO 20345: S3
ASTM F2412-11
Global Wind Organisation / www.globalwindsafety.org
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