insulated gloves

[maintenance #1]

Does any one know of thin electrically insulated gloves to use during troubleshooting on low voltage

 

[cschmid]

check out salisbury safty equipement..I will look up links and edit..
http://www.whsalisbury.com/

must be to early in morning..I will have to look in my truck at mine I know they are not salisbury just can not think of the brand..

 

[maintenance #1]

insulated gloves

Thanks for the information I will check out their gloves

 

[cschmid]

what do you mean for low voltage??if you are working in plc style cabinet most gloves are real bulky..

 

[zog]

Class OO gloves are the thinnest you will find and are rated for up to 500V. Salisbury bought out white rubber last year so they are your only diredt source for rubber insulating gloves.

 

[cschmid]

Oh thats why I could not find white rubber..that is what I have for gloves and that is why it is whsalibury now.....

 

[jrannis]

Does any one know of thin electrically insulated gloves to use during troubleshooting on low voltage

You should have a program that includes specific PPE for the tasks you are working on. Even "low voltage" panels in electrical systems can produce considerable flash burn.
If you were hired to perform maintenance, it must be for a large facility that can produce procedures for working on energized equipment.

 

[big john]

I bought a class 00, 500 volt glove kit from Corvib High Voltage Supply and I've been mighty pleased with it. It takes a little getting used to, but now I can handle orange wire-nuts and #10 screws and such while wearing both the gloves and protectors.

The kits come with Salisbury gloves, leather protectors, a glove bag, and powder. If you really look around, you can find them a little cheaper, but not much.

-John

 

[brian john]

500 VAC gloves feel like Playtex Dish Washing gloves, I was accidentally given a pair when I replaced my 1000 VAC gloves. I seldom send gloves out for testing I have found replacement to be easier.

 

[cschmid]

I have my gloves tested..but still find them awakward with small items..mine are white gloves with protective liners and caring bag..I have both 500volt and 1000 volt gloves..

 

[brian john]

SO do I NOW....

 

[jrannis]

Ive had some 15k gloves for years, just looked at the manufacture date,, 1987. Tossed them.
I know have a pair of 00 with leather protectors and bag. Think the whole thin was $50 or something. I use them all the time now.

Believe it or not they sell a powder to put in the gloves to field roll test them for leaks.

 

[stickelec]

I'm equally concerned about the eyes, face...and that polyester shirt.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

jrannis,

I know have a pair of 00 with leather protectors and bag. Think the whole thin was $50 or something. I use them all the time now.

In addition to the field test, they are required to have a dielectric test six months after the first use or 1 year after the last dielectric test, which ever comes first.
Don

 

[brian john]

Don:

Most electricians seldom know where to obtain testing and/or if they do know bother to test. Based upon the cost of gloves and what a life is worth I recommend replacement.

 

[zog]

And should be inspected before each use per ASTM D120, this is not just an air test, 90% of flaws in rubber gloves will not be found from an air test. years of teaching safety classes amazed me how few electricians (I cant recall even one) that knew how to properly inspect thier gloves.

 

[dlhoule]

Hey Zog, Is there a fairly simple way to explain how to test the gloves?

 

[zog]

Basically you need to pull on the rubber looking for cracks, snags, ozone damage, ebedded material, etc. Problem is its hard to look for ozone damage if you have never seen it before, I will post some pics after I finish moving.

You should spend about 1 minute per glove paying paticular attention to the cuff area. The cuff is not protected from damage by the leather protector (There is a required distance from the leather protector to the rubber), you cant check the cuff from the air test, and (Especially for higher voltage gloves) the cuff is what actually protects you from shock, the voltage will track along the outside of the leather protector (Dirt, grease, etc) down to the cuff area of the glove, the exposed rubber is your primary shock protection.

Be picky about the inspection, dont look at a snag and think "Its OK, it didnt go all the way through" a small snag can be deadly, I have a scar on my wrist (480V entrance) and shoulder (exit point) that proves even a small snag on the cuff can have bad results.

 

[H.L.]

Testing

Testing

Per OSHA 1910.137(b)(2)(xii)

Table I-6. - Rubber Insulating Equipment Test Intervals
___________________________________________________________________
|
Type of equipment | When to test
___________________________|______________________________________
|
Rubber insulating line hose| Upon indication that insulating value
| is suspect.
Rubber insulating covers | Upon indication that insulating value
| is suspect.
Rubber insulating blankets | Before first issue and every 12 months
| thereafter(1).
Rubber insulating gloves | Before first issue and every 6 months
| thereafter(1).
Rubber insulating sleeves | Before first issue and every 12 months
| thereafter(1).
___________________________|_______________________________________
Footnote(1) If the insulating equipment has been electrically
tested but not issued for service, it may not be placed into service
unless it has been electrically tested within the previous 12 months.

H.L.

 

[KJay]

It might also be helpful for daily pre-use field checks if manufactures could somehow find a way to make the thin Class 0 and 00 with the wear-indicating liner like they offer for the heavier Class 1,2,3 and 4 gloves. It could make it a little easier to spot snags or wear and age related defects. :smile: