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Electrical Insulating Glove Precautions
When wearing electrical insulating gloves and sleeves, it is crucial to take certain precautions to ensure their effectiveness and protect against electrical hazards.
This worker is using appropriate PPE.
Use the following precautions and best practices when using gloves on the construction site:
- Gloves should fit snugly.
- Workers should wear the right gloves for the job (for example, heavy-duty rubber gloves for concrete work, welding gloves for welding, insulated gloves and sleeves when exposed to electrical hazards).
- Inspect gloves before each use to ensure they are not torn, punctured or made ineffective in any way. A visual inspection will help detect cuts or tears.
- If appropriate, fill the gloves with water and tightly roll the cuffs towards the fingers to help reveal any pinhole leaks. Gloves that are discolored or stiff may also indicate deficiencies caused by excessive use or degradation from chemical exposure.
- Discard and replace gloves with impaired protective ability.
- Evaluate the reuse of chemical-resistant gloves carefully, taking into consideration the absorptive qualities of the gloves. A decision to reuse chemically exposed gloves should take into consideration the toxicity of the chemicals involved and factors such as duration of exposure, storage and temperature.
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