NFPA-70E insulated glove testing

[hilltop]

Do insulated gloves used for PPE under NFPA-70E guidelines need to be sent out to a third party to be tested?
If yes, does nayone have a lead on who to use?

 

[raider1]

The gloves will need to be tested in accordance with the glove manufactures requirements.

Chris

 

[richxtlc]

Try OSHA 1910.137(B)(2)(vii)
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.

 

[G._S._Ohm]

What voltage do you need?
Electronic air cleaner power supplies put out about 1 kV dc. If you need DC at low current you can use voltage doublers to get almost whatever you need.

 

[hsweeney]

If you need to have your gloves tested, here are two good resources that cover a large geographical area of the US:

http://jmtest.com/

http://burlingtonsafety.com/lab_testing.htm

Here's some additional information on Rubber Insulating Gloves:

http://www.frsafety.com/Resource/Rubber_Insulating_Glove_Information

Good luck!

 

[Windadct]

Please do not DIY a Glove Tester

Please do not DIY a Glove Tester

An overvoltage may damage the glove and the "Test Apparatus" may not properly show a blow through(fault in the glove).

It does not need to be a 3rd party to do the testing - however the apparatus and operator should ( Safety equip = NEEDS to be) qualified.

However for the lower voltage Gloves - I know it is sometimes cheaper to just buy new ones - if they are supplied "tested - and Ready for use"

I was Safety Coordinator for a Service Group - my saying was when it comes to electrical safety "What you THINK does not matter - only what you KNOW to be safe matters"