Is there any Schneider Electric’s recommended level of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to use when performing typical operation and maintenance procedures on Square…

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Is there any Schneider Electric’s recommended level of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to use when performing typical operation and maintenance procedures on Square D™ brand low and medium voltage equipment?

Issue:

Schneider Electric’s recommended level of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to use when performing operation and maintenance procedures on LV and MV Square D equipment.

Product Line:

LV switchboards, LV MCC, LV switchgears, MV switchgears, MV switchboards.

Environment:

Model 6 MCC, QED-2, PZ-4, MetalClad, HVL.

Cause:

Risk mitigation using PPE when performing operation/maintenance procedures on low voltage and medium voltage Schneider Electric’s equipment.

Resolution:

Yes, pages 3 and 4 of 0100DB0804 “PPE Recommendations” data bulletin shows the minimum PPE level according to the task to be performed on a specific LV or MV equipment.

Before performing any of the tasks listed in the table starting on page 3, you must be familiar with and follow the requirements contained within NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace or CSA Z462: Workplace Electrical Safety. In addition, all electrical equipment must be installed in accordance with local and national installation codes and adequately maintained per NFPA 70B: Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance and instructions from Schneider Electric. Failure to follow the safety recommendations can result in death or serious injury, as well as property damage.

Schneider Electric's position is to de-energize equipment to establish an electrically safe work condition prior to working on or inside the equipment.