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