There are 2 main types of insulating gloves i) Latex Gloves provide high dielectric performance and must be used with leather overgloves for mechanical protection, ii) Composite Gloves provide superior mechanical protection against punctures and tears eliminating the need for overgloves.
Wearing suitable PPE to protect electrical engineers, cable jointers and linesmen against dangers posed by exposure to electric cables and circuits is essential. Insulating gloves must be flexible and durable with high dielectric strength compliant with IEC 60903.
Insulating rubber gloves conform to IEC 60903 standard. IEC 60903 standard insulating rubber gloves are subject to dielectrical, mechanical resistance and ageing tests - composite and rubber insulating gloves are available to prevent against electric shock hazards.
Insulating gloves are used by LV-HV cable jointers, electrical engineers and overhead linesmen and are approved by UK utilities including EDF Energy. Typical applications include : low voltage and live-working up to 1kV (Class 0 Insulating Gloves), live line working on overhead lines (Class 1, 2, 3, 4 Insulating Gloves), electrical switching and also when operating underground moling machines.
Insulating boots provide electrical safety for LV-HV electrical, live-line and overhead line working - the dielectric insulating boot is fitted with a rubber sole for superior slip resistance.
• Class 00 Insulating Gloves - Maximum working voltage 500V
• Class 0 Insulating Gloves - Maximum working voltage 1,000V.
• Class 1 Insulating Gloves - Maximum working voltage 7,500V.
• Class 2 Insulating Gloves - Maximum working voltage 17,000V.
• Class 3 Insulating Gloves - Maximum working voltage 26,500V.