July 1
Electrocution of Electrician Today: Prevented by a Faceshield?
I’m a big faceshield proponent in arc flash. I have seen MANY faces saved by arc flash and many face burns which were needless. This is one of the first electrocutions I have seen that could have been entirely prevented by a faceshield.
The guy was struck in the forehead by a live wire and electrocuted. He was wearing protective gloves and sleeves but a faceshield could have prevented it. Wear it for the arc flash, wear it for electrocution but wear it!
Click here to read the news story from the Augusta Chronicle.
