What personal protective equipment is recommended when performing electrical maintenance on the UH-60?

• A. Proper PPE such as insulated gloves, eye protection, and flame-resistant clothing.
• B. No PPE is required for electrical maintenance.
• C. Only a hard hat is required.
• D. PPE is optional depending on mood.

Answer: (A)

Electrical maintenance on the UH-60 involves real hazards from electricity, including the potential for shock and arc flash. The best protection centers on a set of PPE that addresses those risks: insulated gloves to provide dielectric protection for the hands, eye protection to shield against arc flash and flying debris, and flame-resistant clothing to reduce burn injury if an arc occurs. Together, these items protect the most at-risk areas and help meet safety standards for electrical work. Relying on no PPE, or just a hard hat, leaves workers exposed to serious injuries, and PPE isn’t optional—it’s required for safe electrical maintenance.