15-Inch Goatskin Leather Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves
Ironwear 4173 goat leather electrical glove protectors are worn over compatible rubber insulating gloves to help guard the rubber against abrasion, cuts, punctures, and other mechanical damage. The 15-inch construction combines a goatskin leather hand with a protective cuff and adjustable strap for electrical maintenance and utility PPE programs.
These leather protectors do not provide electrical insulation by themselves. Select the protector by the rubber glove's class, overall length, manufacturer guidance, required cuff separation, and hand size. Do not match components by nominal size or length alone.
Quick Buying Details
Key Features
- Goatskin leather construction for flexibility and mechanical protection
- 15-inch overall length for use with correctly matched rubber insulating gloves
- Adjustable strap helps secure the cuff during wear
- Helps protect insulating rubber from abrasion, cuts, punctures, and jobsite wear
- Manufacturer sizes 8 through 11 support wearer-specific selection
- Sold as a protector pair for a complete left-and-right glove set
Common Qualified-Worker Applications
- Industrial electrical maintenance
- Utility and power-distribution work
- Electrical contractor PPE programs
- Facility electrical departments
- Municipal electrical maintenance
- Rubber insulating glove protection programs
Compatibility, Inspection and Electrical Safety
Leather protector gloves are mechanical protectors, not voltage-rated insulating gloves. Wear them only with compatible rubber insulating gloves selected for the electrical exposure and used under an employer-approved electrical safety program. Confirm the rubber glove class, rubber glove length, protector length, required exposed cuff distance, size, and manufacturer instructions before use.
Inspect both the leather protectors and rubber insulating gloves before each day's use and after any incident that could cause damage. Remove damaged equipment from service. OSHA requires insulating gloves to receive an air test with the inspection and to undergo periodic electrical testing at the required intervals.
FAQ - Ironwear 4173 Goat Leather Electrical Glove Protectors
Do these leather protectors provide electrical insulation?
No. The compatible rubber insulating gloves provide the electrical insulation. The leather protectors help shield the rubber gloves from mechanical damage.
What sizes are available?
Ironwear identifies manufacturer sizes 8, 9, 10, and 11 for style 4173. Select the size that correctly fits the compatible rubber insulating glove system and the wearer.
Can these 15-inch protectors be used over any rubber insulating glove?
No. Compatibility depends on the rubber glove's electrical class, overall length, required cuff separation, hand size, and manufacturer guidance. A shared nominal size or similar length does not establish compatibility.
What do leather protector gloves protect against?
They help protect rubber insulating gloves from abrasion, cuts, punctures, and other physical damage encountered during work. They are not a substitute for the voltage-rated rubber glove.
What should be inspected before use?
Inspect the leather for cuts, tears, worn areas, contamination, damaged seams, and strap damage. Inspect and air-test the rubber insulating gloves separately according to OSHA requirements, manufacturer instructions, and the employer's electrical safety program.
How often must the rubber insulating gloves be electrically tested?
OSHA requires rubber insulating gloves to be tested before first issue and every six months after first issue. Testing is also required when insulating value is suspect, after repair, and after use without protectors under an allowed exception.
