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715 Electrical Safety for Technicians and Supervisors
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Electrical Protective Gloves

Protective gloves must be worn over insulating gloves.

Electrical Protective Gloves must be worn over insulating gloves.

An exception is when using Class 0 gloves, under limited-use conditions, where small equipment and parts manipulation necessitate unusually high finger dexterity. But, it's important to note that extra care must be taken while visually examining the glove. Also, make sure to avoid handling sharp objects.

Any other class of glove may be used for similar work without protector gloves if the employer can demonstrate that the possibility of physical damage to the gloves is small and if the class of glove is one class higher than that required for the voltage involved. Insulating gloves that have been used without protector gloves may not be used at a higher voltage until they have been tested.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

10-2. While wearing electrical protective gloves make sure to avoid handling _____.