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"Standard Guide for Visual Inspection of Electrical Protective Rubber Products"

Description

The purpose of this guide is to present methods and techniques for the visual inspection of electrical protective rubber products. This guide also includes descriptions and photographs of irregularities found in these products.

Standard Type(s)
Guide

A compendium of information or series of options that does not recommend a specific course of action: A guide increases the awareness of information and approaches in a given subject area.

Personal Protective Equipment
Hand and Arm Protection

All equipment and/or accessories (whether or not detachable) designed and manufactured specifically to protect the arm and/or the hand this includes all garments protecting the hand or part of the hand, including gloves, fingerless gloves, mittens, garments protecting the fingers only or the palm only, etc. Potential hazards include skin absorption of harmful substances, chemical or thermal burns, electrical dangers, bruises, abrasions, cuts, punctures, fractures and amputations.

  • Electrical gloves
Hazards
Electrical
  • Electrical Hazards
Standard References
Referenced Standard

ASTM F496 - 23 - Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Gloves and Sleeves

ASTM F819 - 23 - Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers

Conformity Assessment Notes

This guide provides inspection techniques that may be used to examine electrical protective rubber products for irregularities. The methods have applications in manufacturing locations, testing facilities, and in the field where the products are used.  Please see the full standard for complete details.

Comments

Additional References:

ASTM Standards

  • F478 Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Line Hoses and Covers
  • F479 Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Blankets
  • F496 Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Gloves and Sleeves
  • F819 Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
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