CSA Z259.4-M1979

This PDF includes GI #2.

1. Scope

1.1

This Standard covers the minimum requirements for rubber and rubber-like insulating gloves and mitts used as protection from electric shock while working on, or in the vicinity of, energized conductors and apparatus. Hereafter, in this Standard, the term rubber includes rubber-like materials that conform to this Standard and the term gloves includes mitts.

1.2

Such gloves may be used with external protection, such as leather or other suitable material, in which case this Standard relates only to the rubber portion.

1.3

This Standard covers two types of gloves designated as: Type I, non-resistant to ozone; and Type II, resistant to ozone.

1.4

This Standard covers five classes of gloves, differing in electrical characteristics: Class 0, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4.