EN 60984:1992/A11:1997

Sleeves of insulating material for live working

Isolierende Ärmel zum Arbeiten unter Spannung

Protège-bras en matériaux isolants pour travaux électriques

Rokavi iz izolacijskega materiala za delo pod napetostjo – Dopolnilo 11

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 28-May-1997
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Nov-1997
• ICS: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 78 - Equipment and tools for live working
• Drafting Committee: IEC/TC 78 - IEC_TC_78
• Parallel Committee: IEC/TC 78 - IEC_TC_78
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 29-May-1997
• Completion Date: 29-May-1997
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2016/425 - Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC
• Directive:

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  Not Harmonized89/686/EEC - Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  OJ Ref: C 12, C 126/1, C 180/65, C 364/01 OJ Date: 13-Dec-2013
• Mandate: M/031 - Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning standards for Personal Protective Equipment
• Ref Project: SIST EN 60984:2000/A11:2000 - Sleeves of insulating material for live working

Relations

• Amends: EN 60984:1992 - Sleeves of insulating material for live working
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 60984:1992/A11:1997 is a European Standard developed by CLC (CENELEC) addressing safety requirements for sleeves of insulating material used during live working. Insulating sleeves are a crucial component of personal protective equipment (PPE) that protect workers from electrical shock while performing maintenance, inspections, or installations on energized electrical equipment. This amendment provides updated specifications to ensure the effectiveness and reliability of insulating sleeves, enhancing occupational safety in electrical work environments.

Key Topics

• Insulating Material Specifications: Outlines the materials suitable for manufacturing insulating sleeves, emphasizing high dielectric properties, durability, and resistance to physical and electrical stress.
• Design and Testing: Details essential design criteria and testing procedures sleeves must undergo to certify performance against defined protection levels.
• Electrical Protection: Defines minimum electrical insulation values, testing voltages, and requirements under working conditions, supporting consistent safety for live working.
• Physical Performance: Includes guidance on mechanical strength, flexibility, comfort, and resistance to environmental factors, ensuring sleeves remain functional during routine and emergency tasks.
• Marking and Identification: Stipulates mandatory product labeling and classification to help users quickly verify sleeve ratings and application suitability.

Applications

Insulating sleeves compliant with EN 60984:1992/A11:1997 are widely used across several sectors and scenarios:

• Electrical Utilities: Essential for lineworkers, technicians, and engineers working on overhead and underground power lines, substations, and electrical distribution systems.
• Industrial Maintenance: Used in factories and manufacturing plants to enable safe live maintenance of electrical panels, machinery, and automation systems without isolating power.
• Construction: Vital in environments where building-integrated electrical systems require modifications or troubleshooting during active operation.
• Transport & Infrastructure: Applied in maintenance of railway electrification, airport operations, and large public infrastructure containing live electrical elements.

Using standardized insulating sleeves helps organizations comply with health and safety regulations, reduces workplace accidents, and supports a culture of electrical safety.

Related Standards

Professionals involved in specifying or using insulating sleeves for live working should also be aware of other relevant standards, such as:

• EN 60903 - Insulating gloves for live working
• EN 61482 - Protective clothing against the thermal hazards of electric arc
• EN ISO 11611 / 11612 - Protective clothing for welding and allied processes
• IEC 61477 - Live working - Minimum requirements for the utilization of tools, devices, and equipment

Referencing these standards alongside EN 60984:1992/A11:1997 ensures comprehensive protection strategies and compliance with European and international best practices in electrical safety and personal protective equipment.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2000
Rokavi iz izolacijskega materiala za delo pod napetostjo – Dopolnilo 11
Sleeves of insulating material for live working
Isolierende Ärmel zum Arbeiten unter Spannung
Protège-bras en matériaux isolants pour travaux électriques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60984:1992/A11:1997
ICS:
13.260 9DUVWYRSUHGHOHNWULþQLP Protection against electric
XGDURP'HORSRGQDSHWRVWMR shock. Live working
13.340.10 Varovalna obleka Protective clothing
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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