Standard

BS EN 60903:2003

Live working. Gloves of insulating material

Current, Under Review

Published:

1   Scope

This International Standard is applicable to:
  • – insulating gloves and mitts which should normally be used in conjunction with leather protector gloves worn over the insulating gloves to provide mechanical protection;
  • – insulating gloves and mitts usable without over-gloves for mechanical protection.
Unless otherwise stated, the use of the term “glove” includes both gloves and mitts. The use of the term “insulating gloves” designates gloves providing electrical protection only. The use of the term “composite gloves” designates gloves providing electrical and mechanical protection.
Product Details
Descriptors
Electrical safety
Ozone
Grades (quality)
Electrical insulating materials
Oil-resistance tests
Electrical testing
Mechanical testing
Defects
Heat ageing tests
Inspection
Approval testing
Quality assurance
Protective gloves
Acid-resistance tests
Gloves
Dimensional measurement
Dimensions
Live working
Protective clothing
Insulating gloves
Low-temperature testing
Elastomers
Chemical-resistance tests
Fire tests
Occupational safety
ICS Codes
13.260 Protection against electric shock. Live working
13.340.40 Hand and arm protection
29.240.20 Power transmission and distribution lines
29.260.99 Other electrical equipment for working in special conditions
Committee
PEL/78
International relationships
Identical to:

IEC 60903:2002/COR2:2005

ISBN
0 580 43451 6
Publisher
BSI