Thanks for the feedback, sorry I didn't get right back, was out of town for a few days.
We also send our gloves out every 6 month. But what I am confused about is Cal OSHA has language in their regs that says you need to do an air and water test prior to every work shift. I know how to do a field air test. you roll up the glove, making it like a balloon, then put the glove up to your face and check for air coming out that would denote a leak.
But I have no idea how to perform a filed water test. The only reference I can find to a water test is the one they do in the lab where they soak the glove (inside and out) in water for 16 hours and then high voltage test it. Obviously this can not be done in the field.
I think everyone just ignores this part of the reg because it is crazy. But I've had two of my electricians ask me about it now after attending training.
I have made two inquiries through the cal osha web site with no response.
Any thoughts would be welcome.
