Electrical Glove Size Charts Taking the time to accurately measure and select the correct glove size is crucial. Without correct-fitting gloves, employees have a higher risk of being unprotected, which can lead to unwanted hand injuries. Use the charts below to order the proper gloves, keeping you safe. JM Test Systems offers a wide variety of insulated rubber gloves from industry leaders like Salisbury, Chance, Novax, and PIP,…
Electrical Personal Protection Equipment Requirements and OSHA Regulations
JM Test Systems is concerned about you and your employees’ safety. We have provided these helpful links to assist you with the various standards and regulations on PPE. Why and When to Test Electrical Personal Protection Equipment PPE: Industry standards and regulations: OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 NFPA NEC 2008 Various ASTM Requirement Field Inspection OSHA 1910.137 states that: “Insulating equipment shall be inspected before each days use and immediately following any incident that can be suspected of having…
Insulating Glove Upkeep and Maintaining Your Gloves
What to Look for and What You Can Do to Prevent Arc Accidents From Occurring Insulating Rubber Gloves In no circumstance shall repairs be made to insulating gloves in the field. What to look for: Chemical Attack Swelling caused by oils and other petroleum compounds. Snags Damage shown here is due to wood and metal splinters and other sharp objects. Crackling & Cutting Damage caused by prolonged folding or compressing. What you can do:
What is the life expectancy of arc-rated protective clothing?
There are two types of clothing to which this discussion applies; one known as Flame Resistant (FR) and the other known as Arc Rated (AR). The difference is significant. All AR clothing (ARC) is FR rated, but not all FR clothing (FRC) is AR rated. The two types have different standards to which they must comply. ARC is not only flame resistant; it must also withstand the extremely high momentary temperatures generated…
What Are Non-Sparking & Non-Magnetic Insulated Tools?
Protecting Workers in Hazardous Environments In environments where flammable vapors, gases, liquids, or combustible dusts are present, even a single spark can lead to catastrophic consequences. That’s why Salisbury by Honeywell has developed a new line of Non-Sparking and Non-Magnetic Insulated Hand Tools and Tool Kits, engineered to provide maximum safety when working around explosive atmospheres. These specialized tools are manufactured from Aluminum-Bronze and Copper-Beryllium alloys, materials specifically chosen for their ability to resist sparking and…
Digital Voltage Phasing Meter Part 2 – Phasing a Distribution Circuit
Digital Meter Provides Better Accuracy Use the Hastings 6702 Digital Voltage Phase Meter to make sure you have voltage on both sides of power line switches/cutout fuses and check all the phases. With the digital readout you see the small differences in the voltage reading. Both sides of the cutout fuses should read zero volts but could possibly show 200-400 volt fluctuations. HIpot Underground Cable The purpose of hipoting underground cable is to…
