Draper Fully Insulated Digging Spade

The Draper Fully Insulated Digging Spade is a safety-critical tool designed specifically for working on or near live electrical cables and wires. Individually tested to 10,000V and certified for safe operation at 1,000V, this BS 8020:2011 compliant spade provides essential protection for utility contractors, groundworkers and electricians working in potentially hazardous environments. Manufactured with an epoxy fibreglass core, the spade features a fully enclosed insulated shaft with an integrated hand slip guard for enhanced safety during use. The reinforced collar construction ensures durability whilst maintaining complete electrical insulation throughout the tool. Each spade is supplied with a certificate of conformity that corresponds to a unique traceability number embossed on the shaft, providing full documentation for compliance and quality assurance purposes. This makes the tool ideal for utility maintenance work, streetworks, and any groundwork operations where underground electrical services may be present. Features and Benefits: • Individually tested to 10,000V, guaranteeing safe working on 1,000V systems • Epoxy fibreglass core with fully enclosed insulated shaft for complete electrical protection • Hand slip guard provides additional safety during digging operations • Certificate of conformity with unique traceability number for full documentation • BS 8020:2011 compliant for professional electrical safety standards Specifications: Head Size: 186mm x 289mm Overall Length: 1030mm Contents: 1 x Fully Insulated Digging Spade