The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), establishes the standards to how products are manufactured, how they should be used and maintained in the work place. These standards are reinforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to keep workers safe, Osha 1926.960. Rubber gloves are the first line of defense when working electrical safety. Learn what to look for when inspecting rubber gloves, how to extend the life of the product and implement compliance practices to keep your workers safe.
Grounding care and maintenance is a critical safety compliance. Within seconds, the line being worked on could become energized and result in a dangerous life threatening incident. Whether it is from human or equipment error, induced voltage, back feed or other reasons, it presents serious danger to the worker. The purpose of grounding is to protect the worker in these situations. Learn more about ASTM and OSHA standards and guidelines to help ensure that your workers are safely grounded including choosing the right equipment and following regular maintenance and inspections.