What is the maximum voltage for Class 2 gloves?

• A. Up to 500 volts
• B. Up to 1000 volts
• C. Up to 7500 volts
• D. Up to 17000 volts

Answer: (D)

Charging up the idea here is that insulating gloves are grouped by the maximum voltage they can safely withstand in typical use. For Class 2, the gloves are rated to protect up to 17,000 volts (AC). That places them in the middle–high range of glove ratings, appropriate for medium-voltage work where voltages can approach tens of kilovolts, while still requiring proper use with leather protectors and safe work practices. The other numbers are the ratings for different glove classes—lower values correspond to gloves with lower voltage ratings, and higher values to higher-rated gloves—so 17,000 volts is the correct maximum for Class 2.