NISSAN 2015 LEAF - First Responder's Guide - Manual (Page 13)

3-1 Preparation Items
Preparation Items Specification Purpose
Personal Protective Equip-
ment (PPE):
Insulated gloves
Up to 1,000V
For protection from high voltage elec-
trical shock
Insulated shoes
–
Safety shield
–
Wrenches
Size:10mm
To remove the service plug access
cover bolts.
To remove the 12V battery terminal bolt.
Solvent resistant protection
gloves
–
To utilize in the event of a Li-ion bat-
tery electrolytic solution leak.
Solvent resistant protection
shoes
–
Absorbent pad The same pad used for internal
combustion engine fluids can be
used. To absorb any Li-ion battery electro-
lytic solution leakage.
Standard fire fighting equip-
ment Standard fire fighting equipment
Depending on type of fire (vehicle
or battery) use standard fire
fighting equipment (water or
extinguisher). To extinguish a fire.
Insulated tape Insulating
To cover any damaged harnesses to
protect from and prevent electrical
shock. Tape should cover all bare or
damaged wire.
3-1.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Protective Wear Control
Perform an inspection of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items before beginning work. Do not use
any damaged PPE items.
3-1.2 Daily Inspection
This inspection is performed before and after use. The responder who will be using the items should
perform the inspection and check for deterioration and damage.
• Insulated rubber gloves should be inspected for scratches, holes and tears. (Visual check and air
leakage test)
• Insulated safety boots should be inspected for holes, damage, nails, metal pieces, wear or other
problems on the soles. (Visual check)
• Insulated rubber sheet should be inspected for tears. (Visual check)
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