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6 Field Service Unit Product Guide
Safety Information
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
z Always wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with OSHA and ANSI
standards.
z Wear eye protection and electrically insulated gloves. Test gloves in accordance with ANSI
standards before use. Do not use gloves that do not pass appropriate test procedures.
z Wear protective clothing such as long sleeve shirts and long pants made of flame resistant
materials.
z Remove all jewelry.
z Do not pass any objects to or from other persons not protected by insulating platforms or
tested, electrically insulated gloves.
Fall Protection
When performing work at any elevation:
z Always use a fall protection system, in accordance with OSHA standards, whenever
performing work at any elevation.
z Never use conductors, guy wires, pins, or cross-arm braces, etc. to support your weight.
z Whenever using aerial lift devices such as hoists, man-lifts, vehicle-mounted work platforms
and overhead lifts, read and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for safe and proper
operation.
z Use ladders and scaffolding only in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines and/or
according to OSHA standards.
z Only use ladders made of non-metallic, non-conductive material. They should be the proper
size and type for the work intended. Inspect ladders for wear and breakage. Remove any oil,
grease, or other slippery materials.
z Do not stand underneath a fellow worker. Tools or other objects may fall. Stand a safe
distance off to the side.
z Do not set the ladder at too steep or too shallow of an angle. A rule of thumb is to stand
erect with your toes against the bottom rails of the ladder, with your arms extended straight
out. If you can set your palms on top of the rung that is at eye level, the ladder should be at
the proper angle. If a ladder angle label is provided, follow its recommendations.
z If the ladder is to remain in place for an extended period, secure it at the top. The support
point at the top of the ladder should be at least 24 inches (60 centimeters) wide to maintain