Which glove-inspection step is described for ensuring they hold pressure?

• A. Submerge in water to check for leaks.
• B. Observe for signs of wear and assume it's okay.
• C. Fill with air to check they can hold pressure.
• D. Use a leak detector spray.

Answer: (C)

Testing that insulating gloves can hold pressure checks their integrity directly. By filling the glove with air to a recommended pressure, you create an internal load and then monitor whether that pressure stays constant over time. If the pressure remains with no drop, the glove is holding pressure and is likely free of leaks or defects. If the pressure decreases, it signals a hole or compromised material that could fail under use, so the glove should be removed from service.

Submerging in water can reveal leaks by bubbles, but it doesn’t prove the glove can reliably hold pressure over time. A leak-detection spray helps locate leaks but doesn’t by itself verify sustained pressure within the glove. Merely visually inspecting for wear doesn’t confirm the absence of hidden defects that could allow leakage. Filling with air to check for pressure retention is the direct, appropriate method to ensure the glove will perform as intended.