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Section 13: Insulating Gloves, Sleeves, and Cover-Up
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13.1 Insulating gloves and protectors meet/exceeds applicable OSHA/ASTM standards and the following specifications for use, care, and testing.<br>Criteria:<br>* While factors vary from co-op to co-op, RESAP generally encourages regular testing of all insulated protective gloves every 60 days or less of field use to receive an evaluation of "exceeds" on this assessment question.<br>* To "satisfy" this requirement all insulated protective gloves are tested regularly at a minimum of every 6 months or less of field use (OSHA's minimum requirement), and tested in a manner consistent with applicable standards, and marked with these test dates.<br>* All protectors meet proper size and length requirements, and are found in good condition.<br>* Insulated protective gloves shall be rated for the system's phase to phase primary and secondary distribution voltage(s).<br>* Insulating gloves appear to be in good condition and to have passed visual inspection. <br>* Explicit control in issuing and use for multiple high voltage classes of gloves as well as for secondary voltages exists. <br>* A rotation program is followed to minimize shelf time. <br><br>ref: 1910.137(b)(2)(xii)
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13.2 Insulating sleeves meet/exceeds applicable OSHA/ASTM standards and the following specifications for use, care, and testing.<br>Criteria:<br>* While factors vary from co-op to co-op, RESAP generally encourages regular testing of all insulated protective sleeves every 120 days or less of field use to receive an evaluation of "exceeds" on this assessment question.<br>* To "satisfy" this requirement, all insulated protective sleeves are tested regularly at a minimum of every 12 months or less of field use (OSHA's minimum requirement), and tested in a manner consistent with applicable standards, and marked with these test dates.<br>* Insulating sleeves shall be rated for the system's phase-to-phase distribution voltages(s).<br>* Explicit control in issuing and use for multiple voltage classes of sleeves exists.<br>* A rotation program is followed to minimize shelf time. <br><br>ref: 1910.137
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13.3 When not in use, insulating gloves and sleeves are stored properly in bags or containers and maintained in an environment protected from excessive light, heat, dirt, and mechanical damage. <br>
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13.4 Insulating cover-up materials meet applicable OSHA/ASTM standards and meet the following specifications for use, care, and testing.<br>Criteria:<br>* While factors vary from co-op to co-op, RESAP generally encourages regular testing all blankets, line guards/hoses, hoods and other items used for insulating cover-up on a 6 month maximum rotation and marked with test date to receive an evaluation of "exceeds" requirements on this assessment question. <br>* To "satisfy" this requirement all blankets are tested on a 12 month maximum rotation (OSHA's minimum requirement), and marked with the test date. <br>* Blankets, line guards/hoses, hoods, and items used for electrical insulation are rated for the system's phase-to-phase voltage(s).<br>* Insulating cover-up material appears to be clean and in good condition, and to have passed visual inspections. <br>* Explicit control for classes of blankets, line guards/hoses, hoods, and other insulating cover-up materials exists in multiple voltage systems and a rotation program is followed in issuing cover-up materials. <br><br>ref: 1910.137
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13.5 System has more than an adequate supply of cover-up materials to perform the type of job)s being performed with the line designs that the system crews would simultaneously be exposed to.
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13.6 Personnel interviewed can explain the proper storage, use, and testing of insulated rubber gloves and sleeves. <br>
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13.7 Interviewed personnel can explain the proper storage, use and testing of cover-up materials.
Section 13: Summary
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13.8 The overall evaluation of the onsite field observation team for this section of the assessment is as follows:<br>Criteria: <br>* Strong performance - Questions evaluated as exceeds or satisfies all requirements.<br>* Satisfactory performance - Questions evaluated as satisfies all requirements, could be a small number evaluated as exceeds.<br>* Generally satisfactory with minor areas for improvement - Questions evaluated as satisfies all or most requirements, improvement areas are minor<br>* Key attention areas for improvement - Questions evaluated as partially satisfies or fails to satisfy requirements in important improvement areas<br>
AIEC Safety Personnel Signature
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Stephen Davis
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Daren Deverman
