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Insulating Gloves and Sleeves Insulating gloves and sleeves are critical PPE for electrical work on or near exposed energized parts. The 269 standard (1910.269(l)(2)(i) and (l)(3)) requires that: Additionally, 1910.137 provides specific design, care, and use requirements for rubber electrical protective equipment. Insulating gloves and sleeves must be rated for the voltage to which a worker will be exposed (phase to ground or phase to phase) and marked to indicate their rating. 1910.137 recognizes Class 0 (up to 1KV) through Class 4 (up to 36KV) rubber equipment. [See Mr. Edwin Hill Interpretation Letter (September 27, 2005)].
1 Golf Glove. 2  Wearing a golf glove is not required at golf courses, but it is recommended. 3  However, there is even professional players such as Fred Couples and Lee Janzen that don't wear a golf glove. 4  That said, a glove glove can provide a more secure grip, especially for golfers that tend to have sweaty hands.