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When working on a live 600V motor circuit in an industrial plant, which of the following is NOT an appropriate piece of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Standard work gloves, such as leather-palm gloves, do not offer arc flash protection or sufficient electrical insulation for live 600V work. Proper PPE would in

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Question: When working on a live 600V motor circuit in an industrial plant, which of the following is NOT an appropriate piece of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Answer options:

  • Class 0 rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors.
  • Arc-rated clothing (e.g., FR shirt and pants). ✅ Standard work gloves (e.g., leather-palm gloves).
  • Safety glasses and an arc-rated face shield.

Correct answer: Standard work gloves (e.g., leather-palm gloves).

Explanation: Standard work gloves, such as leather-palm gloves, do not offer arc flash protection or sufficient electrical insulation for live 600V work. Proper PPE would include arc-rated clothing, insulating gloves appropriate for the voltage, and arc-rated eye/face protection.

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