One of the first lines of defense when it comes to preventing contact with energized electrical components and or electrical power lines are rubber insulating gloves commonly known as high voltage gloves.
Insulated gloves for electrical work testing.
Insulating gloves and sleeves are critical ppe for electrical work on or near exposed energized parts.
Osha also requires that insulating gloves be given an air test along with the inspection.
Rubber insulating glove testing is a required regimen at any plant that has employees who work on or around electrical equipment.
These testing requirements can sometimes be a little confusing to interpret.
The glove is filled with air either manually or with a powered inflator and then checked for leakage.
You re considering using your electrical gloves for the first time on march 1 2017 and notice the date stamp is february 27 2016.
Testing electrical safety gloves.
The air testing method is described in astm f496 14a standard specification for in service care of insulating gloves and sleeves.
High voltage gloves must meet the requirements of the current astm d120 specifications and nfpa 70e.
Insulating rubber gloves along with leather protectors must be worn by 269 qualified employees within the minimum approach distance to exposed energized conductors.
For additional information on in service care of electrical gloves reference astm f496 14a.
The 269 standard 1910 269 l 2 i and requires that.