Safety warning about cut-resistant gloves

[Rosey]

If you use these cut-resistant gloves, test the coating with a multimeter on ohms. They're conductive and shouldn't be used near exposed electrical hazards. Has anyone else tested these gloves for electrical safety?

 

[h1ghm1ke]

Good reminder! I can confirm that many of those cut-resistant gloves, especially those with a urethane or nitrile coating, can indeed be conductive! And it isn't just a multimeter thing. The coating can create a circuit path, and even if the resistance is high, it's not something you want to mess with near live wiring.

You should always be using insulated gloves that are rated for voltage when doing electrical work! It's always best to check the rating on your PPE. Safety first as they say!

 

[spl1t pea]

If you use these cut-resistant gloves, test the coating with a multimeter on ohms. They're conductive and shouldn't be used near exposed electrical hazards. Has anyone else tested these gloves for electrical safety?

bro, a lot of gloves are now designed to be conductive so you can use them with touchscreens.
It's a convenient feature, but obviously a major hazard if you're doing any electrical work.
you need the right tool for the job. For electrical work, stick to proper insulated gloves and save the cut resistant ones for cutting

 

[Rosey]

Good reminder! I can confirm that many of those cut-resistant gloves, especially those with a urethane or nitrile coating, can indeed be conductive! And it isn't just a multimeter thing. The coating can create a circuit path, and even if the resistance is high, it's not something you want to mess with near live wiring.

You should always be using insulated gloves that are rated for voltage when doing electrical work! It's always best to check the rating on your PPE. Safety first as they say!

I appreciate the clarification. I'll stop assuming "cut-resistant" means safe for all hazards and keep them separate from electrical tasks. I am definitely investing in properly rated insulated gloves for that work

 

[Rosey]

bro, a lot of gloves are now designed to be conductive so you can use them with touchscreens.
It's a convenient feature, but obviously a major hazard if you're doing any electrical work.
you need the right tool for the job. For electrical work, stick to proper insulated gloves and save the cut resistant ones for cutting

I didn't even think about the touchscreen angle. Makes sense why they'd be made that way, but it is not worth the risk. I'll keep them for shop tasks and grab proper electrical gloves