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Electrical Safety Gear
Electricians Tools for Electrical Work
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By Dave Rongey
Summary: Here is the safety gear that I use on most all of my electrical jobs and projects. |
Jobsite and Electrical Construction Safety
Example of Electrical Safety Gear:
- Head Protection: A hard hat is worn to protect your head.
- Eye Protection: Safety glasses protect your eyes.
- Dust Mask: A dust mask will prevent inhaling hazardous materials.
- Ear Protection: Ear plugs provide protection for your hearing.
- Hand Protection: Work gloves protect your hands, and electrical rated gloves protect against electric shock.
- Knee Pads: Knee pads help to cushion and protect your knees.
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A Hard Hat may be required on some job sites. Safety Glasses |
 Work Boots and Protective Clothing |
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Dust Mask | |
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Ear Protection | |
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Work Gloves and Knee Pads |
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Ladder Safety |
| Be well supported and braced when using power tools while on a ladder. Us only well supported Non-Conductive Ladders with Proper Weight Ratings |
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Roof Safety When working on the roof make sure that you and your tools and materials are safely secured with a rope. |
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| Electrical Wiring Tools Questions and Answers |
The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!The Non-Contact Electrical TesterThis is a testing tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and is the first test tool I grab to help identify electrical wiring. It is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.
The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!The Plug-In Outlet TesterThis is the first tool I grab to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring. This popular tester is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring. It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect Very handy and easy to use.
Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!The Wire Stripper and Wire CutterMy absolute favorite wire stripping tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and this is the tool I use to safely strip electrical wires. This handy tool has multiple uses: The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation. The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets.. The wire stripper will work on both solid and stranded wire. This tool is Very Handy and Easy to Use. |
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