ASTM F496-01
Historical Standard: ASTM F496-01 Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Gloves and Sleeves
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ASTM F496
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the in-service care, inspection, testing, and use voltage of insulating gloves and sleeves for protection from electrical shock.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. See IEEE/ASTM SI 10.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Sections 6 and 7, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific caution statement, see 7.2.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D120 Specification for Rubber Insulating Gloves
D1051 Specification for Rubber Insulating Sleeves
D2865 Practice for Calibration of Standards and Equipment for Electrical Insulating Materials Testing
F696 Specification for Leather Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves and Mittens
F819 Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
F1236 Guide for Visual Inspection of Electrical Protective Rubber Products
Keywords
electrical insulating gloves; electrical insulating sleeves; lineman; lineman protective equipment; Electrical insulating materials--specifications; Electrical protective equipment--specifications; In-service evaluation/monitoring--medical applications; Protective clothing--specifications; Rubber insulating gloves; Sleeves/sleeving--specifications;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.260 (Protection against electric shock. Live working)
DOI: 10.1520/F0496-01
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