Electrical Glove Testing

Osha also requires that insulating gloves be given an air test along with the inspection.

Electrical glove testing.

Complete inventory of new gloves to replace any that fail test so you can have the gloves you need right away. 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. The glove is filled with air either manually or with a powered inflator and then checked for leakage. All gloves tested by jm test systems include a detailed testing report.

The air testing method is described in astm f496 14a standard specification for in service care of insulating gloves and sleeves. Electrical gloves that have been issued for service must be tested every 6 months and non issued gloves must be tested within 12 months of first use to ensure they meet american society for testing and materials astm safety standards. Rubber sleeves are tested to astm d1051 astm f496 standards. Certified electrical rubber insulating glove test service charge class 3.

Certified blanket testing service charge class 00. Electrical glove testing egt magid s in house electrical glove testing egt lab is one of the most sophisticated and automated in the industry. Testing electrical safety gloves. Certified blanket testing service charge class 0.

High voltage gloves must meet the requirements of the current astm d120 specifications and nfpa 70e. Certified electrical rubber insulating glove test service charge class 4. You can depend on dival s expert technicians to provide the highest quality electrical glove inspections and testing services. All new gloves receive a fresh test date to insure maximum life until next test is required.

For additional information on in service care of electrical gloves reference astm f496 14a. Jm test systems is fully accredited for testing high voltage rubber protective goods. You re considering using your electrical gloves for the first time on march 1 2017 and notice the date stamp is february 27 2016.