Which personal protective equipment is required when working on exposed electrical circuits on shipboard equipment?

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When you’re working on exposed electrical circuits on shipboard equipment, you must protect against electrical shock and arc flash and follow lockout/tagout so the circuit can’t be energized while you work. The best approach includes insulated gloves and appropriate eye/face protection, plus dielectric footwear as needed, and adherence to lockout/tagout. Insulated gloves provide direct protection for your hands against shock if you contact live conductors. Eye and face protection guard against arc flash and debris that can cause burns. Dielectric footwear reduces the chance of stepping potential energizing the body, especially on higher-energy tasks, though its use depends on the specific voltage and duty. Lockout/tagout ensures the equipment is de-energized and cannot be re-energized during maintenance. While hard hats and steel-toed boots add general protection, they do not adequately protect against electrical hazards on their own. Safety glasses alone don’t shield against arc flash, and no PPE is never an option for electrical work.