Rubber Gloves and Sleeves and use Flashcards
when are electrical workers protected
When they take care of their PPE such as Robber gloves and sleeves
How to Properly take care of rubber gloves and sleeves
-Store gloves and sleeves properly in their appropriate bags.
-Store them in a safe place on the truck.
-Play it safe by keeping them off the ground during -unloading and before wearing.
-Turn gloves wrong side out to air test.
-Air test gloves before every use.
-Use leather glove protectors only with rubber gloves.
-Store gloves in their natural shape.
-Store rubber protective equipment away from the
sunlight to prevent ozone cutting.
-Rinse rubber protective equipment with clear, cold
water to dissolve perspiration.
-Do not expose rubber gloves unnecessarily to oils,
grease, and solvents.
What is one of the most importan test for rubber gloves
Field inspection
What is needed to prior every use of a rubber gloves
Air testing rubber gloves and a visual inspection inside and outside
How is air test done
-Roll the gauntlet tightly toward the palm so the trapped air will stretch the rubber
-Glove is then held firmly closed with one hand so that no air escapes
-Different parts of the glove are squeezed with the other hand to make certain that no air leaks exist.
-Listening or holding the glove to the face will assist in locating air leaks
When the gloves are inflated with are what damages should you look for
-cuts
-punctures
-scratches
-imbedded materials
What happened when rubber gloves and sleeves are exposed to the sun for to long
Damages occurred such as ozone checking, corona cutting,
What are some proper ways to store rubber gloves and sleeves
-kept in a cool, dark, dry location in their natural shape, in a bag, box, or container that is designed for and used exclusively for glove or sleeve storage.
-kept in a location that is free from ozone, chemicals, and oils and away from electrical discharges, high voltage electrical equipment, and sunlight.
-should not be stored inside out, folded, creased, compressed under other materials, or in any manner that will cause their surface to be stretched, compressed, or stressed.
-Sleeves may be loosely rolled lengthwise inside a sleeve roll. Gloves may be kept inside protector gloves in a bag, box, or container.
How does dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) happen
Improper hygiene
how to keep rubber gloves clean
turn them inside out and wash with mild soup
note they should not be dry with heat that exceeds 130 Fahrenheit
After Rubber glove is dry and clean you should…..
powdered with a talcum powder to prevent stickiness
Inspecting rubber gloves pointers
Is there any base (yellow or red) rubber showing through the black surface?
Are the cuffs free of wood splinters, snags, and soft spots?
Will the gloves hold air when inflated?
Are the gloves clean, inside and out?
Are there any hairline cracks, or lines between the fingers of the gloves?
What was the last test date on your gloves, and are they due for test?
Never exceed the maximum-use voltage for rubber gloves. Many providers furnish proof test voltage of the glove, which should not be construed to mean the safe voltage on which the rubber gloves can be used.
If the employer performs the electrical tests on rubber gloves, the gloves should be given an inflated inspection. After the inflated inspection but before the electrical tests, rubber gloves must be stored for 24 hours to permit the rubber to relax back into its manufactured form.
Some manufacturers will patch rubber gloves in the cuff area, but most replace the rubber glove if any type of defect is found.
Inspecting Leather Protectors pointers
Are they free of holes?
Are they free of wood splinters?
Are they clean, not showing any oil, grease, or creosote penetration?
Rubber Sleaves Pointer
Is there any base (yellow or red) rubber showing through the black surface?
Are the sleeves clean, inside and out?
Are there any hairline cracks, or lines in the rubber showing ozone deterioration?
Are there any holes or patches?
What was the last test date on your sleeves, and are they due for test?
