Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Insulated Glove Testing

Item of the day 3-2-10

Rubber Insulating Testing Schedule

Glove Testing Form

Type of equipment When to test
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Rubber insulating blankets............... Before first issue and every 12 months thereafter.*
Rubber insulating gloves.................. Before first issue and every 6 months thereafter.*
Rubber insulating sleeves................. Before first issue and every 12 months thereafter.*
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*If the insulating equipment has been electrically tested but not issued for service, it may not be placed into service unless it has been electrically tested within the previous 12 months.
Prices starting at $12.00 Per Glove Set, $25.00 Per Set of Sleeves and $30.00 Per Blanket.
Every item is individually tracked at the laboratory. Gloves and sleeves are individually ID-labeled.
Other tested items are given individual test numbers.
Individual tracking allows us to:
• Identify ownership of items tested,
• Provide detailed itemized test reports,
• Maintain reliable test records.
All items are identified with the test date, the test voltage, and the name of our laboratory.
All items returned to customers are cleaned, visually inspected, and electrically tested. Items failing test and inspection (rejects) are clearly marked and returned to customer, unless local disposal is authorized.

Per OSHA (29 CFR 1910.137) requires all testing procedures above.
Mitchell Instrument Co. Inc
1570 Cherokee St
San Marcos Ca 92078
1-888-270-2690