Personal Protective Equipment

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WARNING: Since hybrid vehicles contain a high voltage battery, if the high voltage system or vehicles are handled incorrectly, this might lead to a serious accidents like electric shock and electric leakage.

WARNING:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be approved by International Standards (IEC 60900, ASTM F1505, VDE). Check if the PPE is guaranteed for insulation from AC 1000V and DC 1500V.

Name	Illustration	Description
Insulation gloves	Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.	Used when inspecting or working on the high voltage components [Insulation performance: 1000V/300A or above]
Insulation shoes	Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.	Used when inspecting or working on the high voltage components
Insulation clothes	Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Insulation helmet	Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Safety glasses	Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.	Used in the following cases: During Removal & installation or inspection of the high voltage battery terminals or wiring, which spark might happen. When working on the high voltage battery pack assembly.
Face shield	Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Insulation mat	Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.	All removed high voltage components are placed on an insulation mat to prevent safety accidents.
Insulation sheet	Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.	Insulation sheet is used to cover high voltage components to protect people not wearing personal protective equipment from safety accidents.
Warning tape	Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.	Used for informing that it is dangerous to come over this line.