Cleaning and Testing of PPE

DOE-HDBK-1092-2004

2.12.3 CLEANING AND ELECTRICAL TESTING OF PPE

Rubber-insulated PPE issued for use shall receive periodic cleaning and electrical testing in

accordance with the requirements of the appropriate ANSI/ASTM standards listed in the

References section of this handbook. The intervals of retest for rubber goods issued for service

shall not be more than 6 months for gloves and 12 months for sleeves and blankets. Gloves or

sleeves that have been electrically tested but not issued for service shall not be placed into

service unless they have been electrically tested within the previous 12 months.

2.12.3.1

TESTING

All testing methods, apparatus, and facilities shall meet the applicable ANSI/ASTM Standard.

The method used and the results of such tests shall be documented and made available for

inspection.

2.12.3.2

TESTING APPARATUS

Testing apparatus shall be operated and maintained by personnel trained for such work.

Calibration schedules and procedures for calibrating testing apparatus are recommended to be

in accordance with ANSI C39.1.

2.12.3.3

RETESTED PPE

Retested rubber-insulated PPE shall be identified to indicate the date of the latest test or date of

retest in accordance with the appropriate standard. Manufacturer's recommendations shall be

followed on the type of paint or ink to be used.

2.12.4 LIVE-LINE TOOLS

Live-line tools shall be cleaned and inspected before use and receive a dielectric test whenever

their insulating value is suspect. A record of the testing of live-line tools shall be maintained.

2.12.4.1

FIBERGLASS-HANDLED TOOLS

Fiberglass-handled tools shall be tested by the manufacturer at 100 kV per ft of length. The in-

service test shall be 75 kV per ft.

2.12.4.2

WOODEN-HANDLED TOOLS

Wooden-handled tools shall be tested by the manufacturer to 75 kV per ft of length. The in-

service test shall be 50 kV per ft.

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