Name at least three components of a typical EV high‑voltage PPE ensemble.

• A. Insulated HV gloves, leather glove protectors, arc-rated clothing, eye-face protection, and dielectric footwear as needed.
• B. Insulated HV gloves and leather gloves only.
• C. No PPE required.
• D. Dielectric footwear as the only PPE.

Answer: (A)

PPE for EV high-voltage work is a layered protection system that combines insulation, arc flash protection, and physical safeguards. Insulated HV gloves provide the main electrical isolation from shock, while leather glove protectors shield the gloves from wear, cuts, and punctures during handling of energized components. Arc-rated clothing protects the body from burns in the event of an arc flash, and eye-face protection guards the eyes and face from radiant energy and debris. Dielectric footwear offers insulation for the feet when there’s a risk of stepping on energized surfaces, used as needed based on the task and voltage. Together, these items form a complete ensemble for typical EV high-voltage work, covering multiple hazards. The other options fall short by omitting essential pieces or suggesting no PPE is required, which would be unsafe.