prEN IEC 60903:2025

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2025
Delo pod napetostjo – Električne izolirne rokavice
Live working - Electrical insulating gloves
Arbeiten unter Spannung - Elektrisch isolierende Handschuhe
Travaux sous tension - Gants isolants électriques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 60903:2025
ICS:
13.260 Varstvo pred električnim Protection against electric
udarom. Delo pod napetostjo shock. Live working
13.340.40 Varovanje dlani in rok Hand and arm protection
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

78/1513/CDV
COMMITTEE DRAFT FOR VOTE (CDV)
PROJECT NUMBER:
IEC 60903 ED4
DATE OF CIRCULATION: CLOSING DATE FOR VOTING:
2025-05-02 2025-07-25
SUPERSEDES DOCUMENTS:
78/1506A/RR
IEC TC 78 : LIVE WORKING
SECRETARIAT: SECRETARY:
France Mr Jonathan HIRTZ
OF INTEREST TO THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: HORIZONTAL FUNCTION(S):

ASPECTS CONCERNED:
Electricity transmission and distribution,Safety
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Live working - Electrical insulating gloves

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Requirements . 10
4.1 General . 10
4.2 Classification . 10
4.3 Physical requirements . 11
4.3.1 Composition . 11
4.3.2 Dimensions . 11
4.3.3 Workmanship and finish . 13
4.4 Mechanical, climatic and environmental requirements . 14
4.5 Electrical requirements . 14
4.6 Marking . 15
4.7 Packaging . 15
4.8 Instructions for use . 16
5 Type tests . 16
5.1 General . 16
5.2 Visual and dimensional inspection . 16
5.2.1 General . 16
5.2.2 Classification . 16
5.2.3 Dimensions . 16
5.2.4 Thickness . 17
5.2.5 Workmanship and finish . 17
5.3 Marking . 17
5.3.1 Visual and dimensional inspection . 17
5.3.2 Durability of marking . 17
5.4 Packaging and instructions for use . 17
5.5 Mechanical tests . 17
5.5.1 General . 17
5.5.2 Tensile strength and elongation at break . 17
5.5.3 Resistance to mechanical puncture . 18
5.5.4 Tension set . 20
5.6 Dielectric tests . 20
5.6.1 General . 20
5.6.2 Moisture conditioning . 20
5.6.3 Test equipment . 21
5.6.4 Failure indicators. 21
5.6.5 Voltage dielectric test procedure . 21
5.7 Ageing test . 25
5.8 Thermal tests . 25
5.8.1 Low temperature test . 25
5.8.2 Flame retardancy test . 27

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5.9 Tests on gloves or long gloves with special properties . 28
5.9.1 Category A - Acid resistance . 28
5.9.2 Category H - Oil resistance . 28
5.9.3 Category Z - Ozone resistance . 29
5.9.4 Category C - Extremely low temperature resistance . 29
5.9.5 Category F - Leakage current resistance . 29
5.10 Specific mechanical testing for composite gloves . 31
5.10.1 Abrasion resistance . 31
5.10.2 Cutting resistance . 33
5.10.3 Tear resistance . 36
6 Alternative tests in case of gloves having completed the production phase . 37
6.1 Tensile strength and elongation at break for unlined gloves . 37
6.2 Tensile strength and elongation at break for lined gloves . 38
6.3 Resistance to mechanical puncture . 38
6.4 Tension set . 38
6.5 Voltage dielectric tests . 38
7 Assessment of defects and verification of performance of gloves having
completed the production phase . 38
8 Modifications . 38
Annex A (informative) In-service recommendations . 39
A.1 General . 39
A.2 Storage prior to issue and between use . 39
A.3 Examination before use . 39
A.4 Temperature . 39
A.5 Precautions in use . 39
A.6 Periodic inspection and electrical re-testing . 40
Annex B (normative) Suitable for live working; double triangle (IEC 60417-5216:2002-
10) . 41
Annex C (normative) Chronological order for type tests . 42
C.1 General . 42
C.2 Group size requirements . 43
C.2.1 Group 1 . 43
C.2.2 Group 2 . 44
C.2.3 Group 3 . 44
C.2.4 Group 4 - Additional tests for composite gloves . 44
C.2.5 Group 5 - Additional tests for gloves of category A . 44
C.2.6 Group 6 - Additional tests for gloves of category H . 44
C.2.7 Group 7 - Additional tests for gloves of category Z . 44
C.2.8 Group 8 - Additional tests for gloves of category F . 44
Annex D (informative) Guidelines for the selection of the class of glove in relation to
nominal voltage of a system . 45
D.1 General . 45
D.2 AC . 45
D.3 DC . 45
Annex E (normative) Liquid for tests on gloves of category H - Oil resistance . 46
E.1 Particularities of liquid 102 . 46
E.2 Characteristics of oil no. 1 . 46

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Annex F (normative) Cotton canvas additional characteristics . 47
Annex G (normative) Classification of defects and tests to be allocated . 49
Annex H (informative) Rationale for the classification of defects . 51
Bibliography . 53

Figure 1 – Contour of glove . 12
Figure 2 – Illustration of the working area . 14
Figure 3 – Dumb-bell test piece for mechanical tests (plan view) . 18
Figure 4 – Test plates and needle for resistance to mechanical puncture . 19
Figure 5 – Test set up for the dielectric test on glove . 23
Figure 6 – Bend (fold) line for low and extremely low temperature test . 26
Figure 7 – Set-up for low and extremely low temperature folding tests . 26
Figure 8 – Set-up for the flame retardancy test . 28
Figure 9 – Test arrangement for leakage current resistance .
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