Care And Maintenance

• Electrical protective equipment shall be maintained in a safe, reliable condition.
• Insulating equipment shall be inspected for damage before each day’s use and immediately following any incident that can reasonably be suspected of having caused damage.
• Insulating gloves shall be given an air test, along with the inspection.
• Electrical protective equipment shall be subjected to periodic electrical tests. The maximum intervals between tests shall not exceed that specified in NFPA 70E Table 130.7(C)(7).
• Test voltages shall be in accordance with applicable state, federal, or local codes and standards.

(a). Inspection
Arc-rated apparel shall be inspected before each use. Work clothing or arc flash suits that are contaminated or damaged to the extent that their protective qualities are impaired shall not be used. Protective items that become contaminated with grease, oil, or flammable liquids or combustible materials shall not be used.

(b). Manufacturer’s Instructions
The garment manufacturer’s instructions for care and maintenance of arc-rated apparel shall be followed.

(c). Storage
Arc-rated apparel shall be stored in a manner that prevents:

• Physical damage.
• Damage from moisture, dust, or other deteriorating agents.
• Contamination from flammable or combustible materials.

(d). Cleaning, Repairing, and Affixing Items
When arc-rated clothing is cleaned, manufacturer’s instructions shall be followed to avoid loss of protection. When arc-rated clothing is repaired, the same arc-rated materials used to manufacture the arc-rated clothing shall be used to provide repairs.