How often should live line tools be inspected?

(2) Daily Inspection. Live line tools shall be visually inspected for defects before use each day.

How do you clean live line tools?

Cleaning and Care Contaminants should be removed with a clean, absorbent cloth or paper towel. Wipe the clean tool with a silicone-treated cloth. Do not use soap or liquid detergents such as Formula 409®, fantastik® or Ajax® to clean hot sticks as they can leave a conductive coating.

How often should hot line tools be dielectrically tested?

every 2 years
How often should our hot sticks be tested? OSHA requires that all hot line tools be tested every 2 years (24 months).

What is a live line tool?

Live-line tools provide insulation between line workers and live parts or other conductors while maintaining a minimum approach distance from live powerlines.

Biennial inspection and testing. Live-line tools used for primary employee protection shall be removed from service every 2 years, and whenever required under paragraph (b) (2) of this section, for examination, cleaning, repair, and testing as follows: Each tool shall be thoroughly examined for defects.

When to remove a live line tool from service?

If any defect or contamination that could adversely affect the insulating qualities or mechanical integrity of the live-line tool is present after wiping, the tool shall be removed from service and examined and tested according to paragraph (b) (3) of this section before being returned to service. Biennial inspection and testing.

What was the live line tool in 1926?

1926.957 – Live-line tools. Live-line tools. Design of tools. Live-line tool rods, tubes, and poles shall be designed and constructed to withstand the following minimum tests: Fiberglass-reinforced plastic.

What does an inspection stamp on meat mean?

Carcasses and packages of meat that have been inspected will have an inspection stamp with abbreviations for “inspected and passed” by the inspecting agency, along with a number identifying the processing plant. The grading of eggs, meat, and poultry is required.