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2.12.5 MAXIMUM USAGE VOLTAGE

Maximum usage voltage phase-to-phase or phase-to-ground for insulating blankets, mats, covers,

line hose, sleeves, and gloves shall be as follows:

Class

Voltage

Label Color

500

Beige

1,000

Red

7,500

White

17,500

Yellow

26,500

Green

36,000

Orange

Note: For further information, reference 29CFR 1910.137 and the ASTM Series.

2.12.6 MAXIMUM USAGE VOLTAGE FOR LIVE-LINE TOOLS

Maximum usage voltage per foot of length and phase-to-phase or phase-to-ground for live-line tools

shall be as follows:

1. Tools with wooden handles

69 kV

2. Tools with fiberglass handles 93 kV

2.12.7 RUBBER-INSULATED GLOVES

Whenever rubber-insulated protective gloves are required, approved protective gloves shall also be

worn (See Appendix C) except as follows: see 29 CFR 1910.137 and the ANSI/ASTM series for

those conditions where rubber-insulated protective glove can be used without protectors.

2.12.8 STORAGE

Electrical insulating and protective clothing and equipment should be stored flat, undistorted, right

side out, and unfolded, as appropriate in protective containers. Blankets may be stored rolled

provided the inner diameter of the roll is at least 2 in.

Rubber goods shall be stored in a location as cool, dark, and dry as possible. The location shall be

as free as practicable from ozone, chemicals, oils, solvents, damaging vapors and fumes, and away

from electrical discharges and sunlight. Rubber gloves should be stored cuff down in a bag, box, or

container that is designed for rubber glove storage. Rubber gloves may be kept inside of leather

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