Gloves and sleeves must be electrically tested before being issued for use. They must also be visually inspected and gloves need to be air tested for any possible defects (for example, cuts, holes, tears, embedded objects, changes in texture) before each day's use and whenever there is a reason to believe they may have been damaged. Best practice is to inspect PPE and air test the gloves and sleeves before each use.
1, Insulating equipment may not be used if any of the following defects are present: holes, tears, punctures or cuts, ozone
cutting or ozone checking, embedded foreign objects, texture changes, including swelling, softening, hardening, or becoming sticky or inelastic, and any other defect that damages the insulating properties.
2, Insulating equipment failing to pass inspection must be removed from service and may not be used by workers.
3, In addition, the gloves and sleeves must be electrically tested at regular intervals of not more than 6 months for gloves and 12 months for sleeves. When gloves and sleeves are used regularly, best practice is to test as frequently as monthly.