RUBBER INSULATING PPE

Electrical Protective Devices Rubber insulating equipment shall be used/worn to protect employees from shocks/burns while working on "live" electrical systems.

Rubber insulating equipment shall comply with the following American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards:

Specification for Rubber Insulating Gloves (D120-87)

Specification for Rubber Insulating Matting (ASTM D178-93 or D178-88)

Specification for Rubber Insulating Blankets (ASTM D1048-93 or D1048-88a)

Specification for Rubber Insulating Covers (ASTM D1049-93 or D1049-88)

Specification for Rubber Insulating Line Hose (ASTM D1050-90); and Specification for Rubber Insulating Sleeves (ASTM D1051-87).

All electrical protective equipment shall be subjected to periodic electrical tests conducted in accordance with appropriate voltages identified by ASTM standards to reliably indicate whether the insulating equipment can withstand the voltage involved. Insulating equipment failing to pass inspections or electrical tests shall NOT be used by employees.

Rubber insulating equipment test intervals shall occur as follows:

1.Rubber insulating line hoses shall be tested upon indication that the insulating valve is suspect

2.Rubber insulating covers shall be tested upon indication that the insulating valve is suspect

3.Rubber insulating blankets shall be tested before first issue and every twelve months thereafter

4.Rubber insulating gloves shall be tested before first issue and every six months thereafter and Rubber insulating sleeves shall be tested before first issue and every twelve months thereafter.