W. Va. Code R. § 36-48-14

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Section 36-48-14 - Protective Equipment

14.1. Electrical personal protective equipment shall be visually inspected before each use for signs of damage or defects.

14.2. Rubber gloves shall be examined and tested before each use to ensure their effectiveness, and electrically tested every thirty days in accordance with publication ASTM F496-02a.

14.2.a. The rubber glove portion must be air-tested at the beginning of each shift to ensure its effectiveness.

14.2.b. Both the leather protector and rubber insulating gloves must be visually examined before each use for signs of damage or defects.

14.2.c. Damaged rubber gloves must be removed from the underground area of the mine or destroyed. Leather protectors must be maintained in good condition or replaced.

14.3. Damaged or defective protective equipment shall not be used and shall be destroyed immediately and removed from the mine by the completion of the shift on which the equipment was found to be defective.

14.4. Personal protective equipment shall be electrically tested and stored in accordance with a nationally recognized standard, such as ASTM 496-91.

W. Va. Code R. § 36-48-14