insulating gloves should be tested once a year
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insulating gloves should be tested once a year
Gloves must be put into use within one year of the test dateIf one year has passed since the gloves have been tested and they have not been open, they must be sent back for retestingOnce gloves are issued for use, they must be retested within months
Insulated gloves shall be tested for air leaks prior to each useInsulated gloves shall not be used if they have not been certified as within yearNo insulated gloves shall be used that do not have a stamp indicating the last testing dateNo insulated tools
Electrical equipment should be visually checked to spot early signs of damage or deteriorationEquipment should be more thoroughly tested by a competent person often enough that there is little chance the equipment will become dangerous between tests.
ASTM D can be a difficult test, and many people are not familiar with the intricacies involved with running itIn this article I will talk through the portions of the test that seem to cause the most confusion, explain reasons behind certain steps, and also offer helpful tips and suggestions.
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