ASTM F496 provides guidelines for the in-service care, inspection, and testing of insulating gloves and sleeves. It ensures continued safety and effectiveness through procedures for cleaning, storage, visual checks, and periodic electrical retesting, helping prevent electrical hazards in the workplace.
This practice outlines the proper procedures for the care, inspection, testing, and use of insulating gloves and sleeves in service. It’s a critical companion to the specifications for these protective items, ensuring their continued effectiveness in the field.
The standard details requirements for visual inspection before each use, proper cleaning, storage, and periodic electrical retesting. It also provides guidelines for removing gloves or sleeves from service if they show signs of damage or fail retesting. Adherence to ASTM F496 helps maintain the integrity of insulating personal protective equipment (PPE) and minimize the risk of electrical accidents.
