Salisbury by Honeywell FAQ

Industrial Products/Arc Flash Protection

Arc Flash Protection

• What arc flash garments do I need when working on 480 volts?
• When our Salisbury arc flash clothing needs to be cleaned, are there any special directions we must follow to do this correctly? Also, how many washings can the garments withstand?
• What is the warranty on insulated tools?
• Why is there a metal zipper on the arc flash protective outerwear?
• Can I wear jeans underneath my coveralls?
• What is the arc rating on rubber insulating gloves?
• Do I need dielectric rubber boots for arc flash protection?
• Can you make a clear faceshield?

Insulated Hand Tools

• What is the warranty on insulated tools?
• When should insulated tools be re-tested or inspected?

Standards

ASTM

• What is the difference between Type I and Type II gloves?
• Why are the labels on rubber gloves different colors?
• What is the difference between the yellow/black Salisbury overshoes and the red/black overshoes?
• Can you make a clear faceshield?
• How often do I have to have my electrical gloves re-tested?
• Does ASTM require rubber insulating gloves to be date stamped?
• Can I write on the gloves with a pen/marker so I can keep track of them?
• How often do I need test rubber insulating blankets?
• How often do I need to test line hose?
• How often do I need to test ground sets?
• In order to certify my gloves per ASTM, where can I go?
• Do I need to wear leather protectors over insulating rubber gloves for applications requiring dexterity?
• Does Salisbury re-certify rubber insulating gloves? Where can we send our gloves to have them retested?
• How long can I keep rubber insulating gloves on my shelf? When do I need to have the insulating rubber gloves re-tested?
• How often do I need to replace my leather protectors?

NFPA 70E 2009

• What arc flash garments do I need when working on 480 volts?
• When our Salisbury arc flash clothing needs to be cleaned, are there any special directions we must follow to do this correctly? Also, how many washings can the garments withstand?
• What is the warranty on insulated tools?
• Why is there a metal zipper on the arc flash protective outerwear?
• Can I wear jeans underneath my coveralls?
• What is the arc rating on rubber insulating gloves?
• Do I need dielectric rubber boots for arc flash protection?
• Can you make a clear faceshield?

Testing

• Does Salisbury electrically test their rubber gloves?
• What type of marker should I use to mark my rubber gloves?
• What is the difference between Type I and Type II gloves?
• Why are the labels on rubber gloves different colors?
• What is the difference between the yellow/black Salisbury overshoes and the red/black overshoes?
• How long can I keep rubber insulating linemen gloves on my shelf and when do I need to send out for re-test?
• I have linemen gloves that are soiled and still have a valid test date? Are the gloves still good? How can I clean them?
• How often do I have to have my electrical gloves re-tested?
• Are rescue sticks required to be periodically electrically tested?
• Does ASTM require rubber insulating gloves to be date stamped?
• I know the ASTM standard governs manufacturing, testing and retesting requirements for insulated rubber gloves, sleeves and blankets, but does the OSHA standard also apply?
• Can I write on the gloves with a pen/marker so I can keep track of them?
• How often do I need test rubber insulating blankets?
• How often do I need to test line hose?
• In order to certify my gloves per ASTM, where can I go?
• Do I need to wear leather protectors over insulating rubber gloves for applications requiring dexterity?
• Does Salisbury re-certify rubber insulating gloves? Where can we send our gloves to have them retested?
• How long can I keep rubber insulating gloves on my shelf? When do I need to have the insulating rubber gloves re-tested?
• How often do I need to replace my leather protectors?

Utility Products/Shock Protection

Gloves & Sleeves

• Does Salisbury electrically test their rubber gloves?
• How do I clean my rubber gloves?
• How should I store my rubber gloves?
• What type of marker should I use to mark my rubber gloves?
• What is the difference between Type I and Type II gloves?
• Why are the labels on rubber gloves different colors?
• What can I use to remove the tackiness from my gloves?
• Can I use my rubber insulating gloves to change the oil in my car?
• How long can I keep rubber insulating linemen gloves on my shelf and when do I need to send out for re-test?
• I have linemen gloves that are soiled and still have a valid test date? Are the gloves still good? How can I clean them?
• What is the arc rating on rubber insulating gloves?
• How often do I have to have my electrical gloves re-tested?
• Does ASTM require rubber insulating gloves to be date stamped?
• I know the ASTM standard governs manufacturing, testing and retesting requirements for insulated rubber gloves, sleeves and blankets, but does the OSHA standard also apply?
• Can I write on the gloves with a pen/marker so I can keep track of them?
• In order to certify my gloves per ASTM, where can I go?
• Do I need to wear leather protectors over insulating rubber gloves for applications requiring dexterity?
• Does Salisbury re-certify rubber insulating gloves? Where can we send our gloves to have them retested?
• How long can I keep rubber insulating gloves on my shelf? When do I need to have the insulating rubber gloves re-tested?
• How often do I need to replace my leather protectors?

Grounding Equipment

• Are rescue sticks required to be periodically electrically tested?
• How often do I need to test ground sets?
• What is the optimum torque level for ground clamps?

Hot Sticks & Tools

• Are rescue sticks required to be periodically electrically tested?

Insulated Jumpers

• How often do I need to test ground sets?

Insulating Blankets

• I know the ASTM standard governs manufacturing, testing and retesting requirements for insulated rubber gloves, sleeves and blankets, but does the OSHA standard also apply?
• How often do I need test rubber insulating blankets?
• Is there a certain side of the blanket a lineman should place on the conductor or energized equipment to insulate it?

Insulators

• Does Salisbury offer any dead-end insulators?

Line Hose & Covers

• How often do I need to test line hose?
• What is SALCOR?

Outage Protection

• What do Stinger Covers protect from?
• How can I install Bushing Covers?

Plastic Guards & Covers

• Is there any advantage to the conductor cover \"connector stop?\"
• What if I have a need for a special cover not offered in the Salisbury catalog?

Protective Footwear

• What is the difference between the yellow/black Salisbury overshoes and the red/black overshoes?
• Do I need dielectric rubber boots for arc flash protection?

Voltage Detectors

• When using the Salisbury voltage detector, how will I know when voltage is present?
• Does the Salisbury Audio/Visual Voltage Detector require any periodic calibration to ensure that the device is accurate and safe?
• Can voltage detectors pick up DC voltage?