Dielectric Equipment Training

1. Dielectric Equipment
 Provided by Graves to employees for
use when contact with energized
electrical equipment is possible

2. For Use By:
 Only qualified persons who are
familiar with:
 Special precautions
 PPE
 Shielding
 Insulating tools

3. Types of Equipment
 Gloves

4. Types of Equipment
 Blankets

5. Types of Equipment
 Sleeves

6. Types of Equipment
 We also have:
 Matting
 Boots
 Line Hoses

7. ANSI Glove Classes
Class Voltage
0 1000
1 7500
2 17000
3 26000
4 36000

8. Care of Equipment
 Always store
equipment in its
bag with fingers to
top of bag.
 Clean it regularly.
 Store away from.
 Light.
 Temperature.
 Humidity.
 Ozone.

9. Care of Equipment
 Use leather covers
on gloves

10. Dielectric Equipment
 Inspections
 Daily
 Factory

11. Inspections-daily
 Air test
 Powder test
 Documentation of
tests

12. Field Testing
 Check for
 Holes
 Tears
 Punctures
 Cuts
 Surface irregularities
 Swelling
 Sticky feeling
 Hardening
 Inelastic feeling
 Ozone damage

13. Factory Inspections
Equipment Inspection
Gloves Every 6 months
Sleeves Every 12 Months
Blankets Every 12 months
Covers As Needed
Line Hoses As Needed

14. Inspections-factory
 Voltage test
 AC proof 5,000-40,000 volts
 DC proof 20,000-70,000 volts
 3 minute test
 Glove soak test
 Certificate of testing
 Date marked on equipment

15. Expiration Dates
 This glove is expired
 Date on equipment is
date last inspected