Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, you the Employer are responsible for supplying your electrical workers with the proper safety equipment and training on the use and maintenenace of the equipment, in this case Rubber Electrical Gloves, Mats or Shields (Chapter 0.1, Section 25, Sub-Section 1, b, d). Non-compliance could lead to disabilitating injuries or death of an employee, not to mention fines as high as $500,000, to an employer and $ 25,000 to a worker not wearing rubber gloves while performing any task live. (Occupational Health and Safety Act Page 69, Part IX, Offenses and Penalties Section 66, Sub-Section 1, 2).

LEGISLATION CONCERNING THE USE OF RUBBER GLOVES

(Occupational Health & Safety Act )

25 (1) An employer shall ensure that,
  (a) the equipment, materials and protective devices as described are provided;
  (b) the equipment, materials and protective devices provided by the employer are maintained in good condition;
  (c) the measures and procedures prescribed are carried out in the workplace;
  (d) the equipment, materials and protective devices provided by the employer are used as prescribed.
189   Despite section 188, this section applies if it is not practical to disconnect electrical equipment or conductors from the power supply before working on, or near, live exposed parts of the equipment or conductors.
189 (3) The worker shall use rubber gloves, mats, shields and other protective equipment and procedures adequate to ensure protection from electrical shock and burns while performing the work.

TESTING STANDARDS

Frequency of laboratory tests as per the following standards.

EUSA Laboratory retested at least every 90 days.