Groundman should wear rubber gloves under which condition?

• A. When working near water
• B. When performing routine installations
• C. When assisting in setting poles and installing guy wires through energized lines
• D. When taking a break

Answer: (C)

Protective insulating gloves are used to insulate the hands from live electrical parts. The groundman should wear them whenever there’s a chance of touching energized conductors. In the task of assisting with setting poles and threading guy wires through energized lines, hands can come into contact with live parts, so rubber gloves provide a crucial barrier against shock and burns. They must be the appropriate voltage rating and used with leather protectors to guard against cuts. They’re not required simply because you’re near water or for routine installations that don’t involve live lines, and taking a break isn’t related to electrical protection.