Hardhat and Goggles

[jtedesco3]

Nice graphic here!

What are the OSHA or 70E requirements for the specific ratings for these PPE items?

http://www.nachi.org/gallery/electri...at-goggles.jpg

[Scott Gilligan, CMI]

Should be wearing:
Polyester work shirt and pants
Latex exam gloves
Sunglasses (Metal frames are the best)
Clear grinding face shield
Flip Flops

Just kidding folks...

[Chuck Evans]

Originally Posted by jtedesco3

Nice graphic here!

What are the OSHA or 70E requirements for the specific ratings for these PPE items?

http://www.nachi.org/gallery/electri...at-goggles.jpg

Well it depends on what you are doing and what you are doing it on...

[Joe Farsetta]

Joe,

Same old same old from someone who absolutely REFUSES to get with the program.

I was the person who wrote the Safety Course, free for everyone who wants to take it. I am the one who believes Inspectors put themselves in harms way. I am all for safety. But, I whittle down safety issues to things that PERTAIN TO OUR INDUSTRY.

Which industry is that, Joe?

What does your post have to do with ANYTHING?

You REALLY need to cease and desist with your inane posts.

However you gained access to this message board again is a mystery. Once I discover whatever loophole you slithered through, I will close it and once again remove you.

[jtedesco3]

I finally found the answers here.

www.ncdoi.com

NC requires that their Home Inspectors take this training yearly to maintain their license.

[Mike W. Cole]

I think you are mistaken. The course is a mandatory one for the 2011 continuing education in North Carolina and is not necessary every year.

[Robert J. OConnor]

Originally Posted by jtedesco3

What are the OSHA or 70E requirements for the specific ratings for these PPE items?

We have been on this merry-go-round before. PPE is a very good idea, but not a requirement for independent home inspectors or someone not doing electrical work. Here is a quote from the 2009 edition of NFPA-70E

90.1 Purpose.
The purpose of this standard is to provide a practical safe working area for employees relative to the hazards arising from the use of electricity.
90.2 Scope.
(A) Covered. This standard addresses electrical safety requirements for employee workplaces that are necessary for the practical safeguarding of employees during activities such as the installation, operation, maintenance, and demolition of electric conductors, electric equipment, signaling and communications conductors and equipment, and raceways ...

Originally Posted by jtedesco3

I finally found the answers here.

You mean confirmation of what we have been trying to tell you all along that the PPE is only a "recommendation", and not a requirement for independent home inspectors or those not doing electrical work. Read the first page on that NC link which has this ...

The Personal Protective Equipment recommendations are based on the National Fire Protection Association® NFPA 70 E Electrical Safety In the Work Place ®2009 Edition

JMO & 2-Nickels ...

[Joe Farsetta]

The student is posting "questions" where he is asking for an answer. Be very careful here, folks. Tedesco is up to his old tricks.

History is a great teacher. He knows little of the nature of what a home inspector does.

Never has. Never will.

[jtedesco3]

Originally Posted by mcole

I think you are mistaken. The course is a mandatory one for the 2011 continuing education in North Carolina and is not necessary every year.

Thank you, yes I agree it is a mandatory 4 hour course for 2011 and not for every year.