ASTM Electrical Protective Equipment

International Electrical Protective Equipment Standards

ASTM electrical protective equipment standards are critical to safeguarding workers who face electrical hazards in industries such as utilities, construction, and manufacturing.

These standards define how protective gear—ranging from insulating gloves and blankets to arc-rated apparel and dielectric footwear—must be designed, tested, and maintained to ensure dependable protection against shock, arc flash, and other electrical risks.

By unifying testing protocols and inspection practices, ASTM provides a trusted foundation for equipment that workers rely on daily. For safety managers, engineers, and field technicians, these standards go beyond compliance—they represent confidence that equipment will perform when lives are on the line.

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Digital Access to Electrical Protective Equipment Standards

Through ASTM Compass®, organizations gain 24/7 digital access to the latest standards covering electrical protective equipment. This ensures that everyone, from procurement teams to safety trainers, is working with the most current information. Compass also supports collaboration, version control along with online and PDF versions.

Electrical hazards remain among the most serious workplace risks, with the potential to cause catastrophic injury or loss of life. ASTM electrical protective equipment standards offer a unified, science-based framework that reduces these risks. For workers, they provide confidence in the gear they depend on. For employers, they simplify compliance, reduce liability, and demonstrate a proactive commitment to safety.

By incorporating these standards into training, inspection, and procurement programs, organizations create a culture where electrical safety is embedded into daily practice rather than treated as an afterthought.

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Popular Electrical Protective Standards

Popular standards in this section (Not an indication of availability in Spanish)

  • ASTM D120 Specification for Rubber Insulating Gloves
  • ASTM F496 Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Gloves and Sleeves
  • ASTM F855 Standard Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to be used on Deenergized Electric Power Lines and Equipment
  • ASTM F887 Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment
  • ASTM F1236 Standard Guide for Visual Inspection of Electrical Protective Rubber Products
  • ASTM F1506 Standard Performance Specification for Flame Resistant and Arc Rated Textile Materials for Wearing Apparel for Use by Electrical Workers Exposed to Momentary Electric Arc and Related Thermal Hazards
  • ASTM F1959/F1959M Test Method for Determining the Arc Rating of Materials for Clothing

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