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Stay Safe While Installing RCCBs: PPE Essentials for Electricians in Singapore
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Mandatory RCCB Installation Begins July 1, 2025
Starting July 1, 2025, all residential units in Singapore — both HDB flats and private housing — must have Residual Current Circuit Breakers (RCCBs) installed. This rule applies to homes built before July 1, 1985, which may not have RCCBs as part of their original electrical setup.
According to the Energy Market Authority (EMA), RCCBs protect against electric shocks and reduce the risk of electrical fires. When a leakage of electric current is detected, the RCCB quickly shuts off the power.
This update is part of Singapore’s ongoing efforts to improve home electrical safety for all residents.
Installer Safety Must Come First
With increased demand for RCCB installations, electrical workers will be at the forefront of this national safety initiative. But while protecting households, it’s just as crucial to protect the protectors — the electricians.
Working directly with electrical circuits exposes installers to serious risks, including electric shock, arc flash, and burn injuries. Therefore, every electrical installer must wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during installation work.
Recommended PPE for RCCB Installers
At Safetyware, we supply high-quality PPE designed for electrical safety, including:
Class 0 Rubber Insulating Gloves
SAFETYWARE LinePro VLT-C0 Class 0 Electrical Rubber Insulating Gloves provide:
🔴Protection up to 1,000 volts AC
🔴Strong dielectric properties
🔴Comfort and flexibility for extended use
These gloves are essential for tasks involving direct contact with live electrical parts.
Electric Shock Resistant Safety Shoes
SAFETYWARE EH101KP Electric Shock Resistant Safety Shoes offer:
🔷Shock-resistant outsoles to prevent electric conduction
🔷Excellent grip for secure footing
🔷Comfortable design for long hours of wear
These shoes help reduce the risk of current flowing through the body via the ground.
Support Electrical Safety in Singapore
This RCCB mandate reflects Singapore’s commitment to safer homes. But the mission also requires well-equipped electricians.
With PPE like Class 0 rubber insulating gloves and electric shock resistant safety shoes, you can help prevent workplace injuries while contributing to national electrical safety.
Stay safe. Stay compliant. Choose Safetyware.
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