C.F.R. » Title 30 » CHAPTER I—MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › SUBCHAPTER O—COAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH › PART 77—MANDATORY SAFETY STANDARDS, SURFACE COAL MINES AND SURFACE WORK AREAS OF UNDERGROUND COAL MINES › Subpart H—Grounding

30 C.F.R. § 77.704-6

Protective clothing; use and inspection

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All persons performing work on energized high-voltage surface lines shall wear protective rubber lineman's gloves, sleeves, and climber guards if climbers are worn. Protective rubber gloves shall not be worn wrong side out or without protective leather gloves. Protective devices worn by a person assigned to perform repairs on high-voltage surface lines shall be worn continuously from the time he leaves the ground until he returns to the ground and, if such devices are employed for extended periods, such person shall visually inspect the equipment assigned him for defects before each use and, in no case, less than twice each day.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1985–1985 · leading case: Old Dominion Power Co. v. Donovan, 772 F.2d 92 (4th Cir. 1985).
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Old Dominion Power Co. v. Donovan, 772 F.2d 92 (4th Cir. 1985). “30 C.F.R. § 77.704-6 . OSHA — allows employees to bring their bodies to a point 2 feet from lines or equipment energized at up to 15 kv (and progressively greater distances for higher voltages), before employees are required to protect against electrical contact as by wearing…”
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