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Section Topic
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
and Safety
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Insulating equipment covers (to prevent unintended contact with covered surfaces)
PPE Inspection
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Users of PPE must check all protective wear for deterioration and damage before beginning
work. Do not use any damaged PPE items.
Insulated rubber gloves should be inspected for scratches, holes and tears.
Consider a procedure to have insulated gloves independently certified for their voltage rating at
periodic intervals. At A123, gloves are inspected and recertified every 6 months.
Insulated safety boots should be inspected for holes, damage, nails, metal pieces, wear or other
problems on the soles.
Insulated rubber sheet or cover should be inspected for holes and tears.
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Appropriate PPE (nitrile gloves and eye protection) should be worn whenever handling LV
lithium ion cells or batteries;
Metallic jewelry (rings, bracelets, watches, necklaces, etc.) that may come into contact with
battery contact points should be removed or covered with a non-conductive material; remove
or have a heightened awareness of all metal objects (tools, etc.) in the vicinity of cells.
Metal work surfaces should be avoided; but if used must be covered with a non-conductive
material in order to avoid contact with battery terminals;
Ensure that work areas are clear of sharp objects or other materials that could potentially
damage or puncture cells.
Remove all jewelry that may potentially contact a live electrical source.
Always wear the high voltage PPE (Class 0 gloves, face shield) when working with HV packs.
Heavy cotton clothing is preferred because it will only burn, not melt and adhere to skin.
Wearing rubber sole shoes will increase electrical resistance to earth ground, reducing the
possibility of current passing through a body to ground.
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Rev. 6/17/2013
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