Halliburton HandFinger Injury Prevention

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Halliburton Hand/Finger Injury Prevention
Renee Huntman, MS, CSP
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Hand/Finger Injuries
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Objective
To minimize the risk of exposure to hazards
associated with hands and arms.
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Gloves

• Gloves provide protection to fingers, hands, and
  sometimes wrists and forearms. The types of
  gloves range from common cotton work gloves to
  highly specialized gloves used in specific
  industries.
• Many gloves are rated as being safe for use with
  certain kinds of chemicals. Read the
  manufacturer's chemical resistance charts before
  selecting gloves. Charts rate each glove
  material for its resistance to specific chemicals.

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General Glove Use

• Do not wear gloves when working directly around
  rotating parts.
• Use gloves designed to protect against specific
  hazards of the job being performed.
• Use impermeable rubber gloves (e.g. butyl, PVC,
  neoprene, etc.) when handling corrosive chemicals
  (acids and alkalis), cleansers or petroleum
  products.
• Use leather gloves or leather reinforced gloves
  with metal stitching when handling rough or
  abrasive materials.
• Use metal mesh or cut resistant fiber gloves when
  working with sharp objects such as knives and
  saws.

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Chemical Hazard Protection

• Chemical protective gloves are available in a
  range of materials including natural rubber,
  neoprene, nitrile, butyl, PVC, PVA and Viton. The
  correct glove to select varies with the chemical
  handled (see permeation rate chart in the
  guidelines).
• Gloves used to handle toxic chemicals are
  determined by the breakthrough time, permeation
  rate, penetration rate, and the degradation rate
  of the glove.
• Use chemically resistant gloves when handling
  chemicals including liquids, particles and gases.
• Make sure gloves are capable of maintaining their
  level of protection throughout the time of the
  task.

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Abrasion Material Protection

• Use gloves made of metal mesh or cut resistant
  fibers such as Kevlar? to protect against sharp
  object and abrasions.
• Use leather gloves to protect against abrasive
  materials.

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General Hand Protection

• Use rubber, plastic or knit gloves to resist cuts
  and abrasions.
• Use rubber gloves to repel liquids or in wet
  conditions.
• Leather and cotton knit gloves should only be
  used to protect against minimal risk to health
  and safety.

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Glove Maintenance

• Maintain gloves in good condition.
• Replace gloves if torn or deteriorated.
• Replace gloves if saturated with liquid
  chemicals.
• Clean and inspect rubber gloves before and after
  each use. Dispose of gloves with holes or cracks.

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Glove Fit

• Gloves should be long enough to cover the arm
  well above wrist, leaving no gap between glove
  and coat or shirt sleeve. Gloves too short or
  too small can cause hand fatigue and gloves that
  are too large are clumsy to work with.

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Mechanix Gloves
General Purpose Glove Good all-around glove for
basic hand protection without loss of
dexterity Provides protection against cuts,
abrasions, and snags Glove fits tightly around
hand and has adjustable cuff Not for use around
flame or spark Machine washable do not machine
dry! Available Sizes S,M,L,XL,XXL
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Ansell PowerFlex
General Purpose PowerFlex gloves provide a
combination of cut, abrasion, and puncture
resistance superior wet and dry grip and
unbelievable comfort. The gloves are
ergonomically designed with a soft gray, seamless
poly/cotton knit liner thats palm-dipped with a
textured, natural rubber coating. Uses Material
Handling, working with hand tools, grip-slip
resistant for most uses. Ansell Part
80-100 Available Sizes 8,9,10
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Top Grain Leather Drivers Glove
General Purpose Top Grain Leather Driver Part
GDR23B Available Size Large
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Ansell HyFlex Static Control
Assembly w/ESD Working with fine parts, grip, EDS
areas, Dexterity precise easy to grasp. Ansell
Part 11-100 Available Sizes 7,8,9,10
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Ansell HyFlex Static Control
HyFlex CR has a cut-resistant stretch Kevlar
liner is coated and is an excellent choice when
working with sharp-edged materials and tools. The
stretch Kevlar lining provides a comfortable fit
with protection from nuisance nicks and abrasion
and the extended cuff offers extra cut protection
around the wrist. Uses Working with sharp
objects X-acto blades, knives, scribes,
banding. Ansell Part 11-500 Available Sizes
8,9,10,11
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Ansell HyFlex Lite
Where dexterity is the key factor, HyFlex Lite is
the perfect choice. Electronic Assembly Ansell
Part 11-600 Available Size 10
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Ansell Dura-Touch Vinyl Disposables
Uses Washing parts, tools covered with product
or chemical, working with skin irritants, one
time use. Vinyl Disposables Laboratory
Work Ansell Part 34-500 Available Size XL
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Ansell Sol-Vex
Sol-Vex gloves are made of a high-performance
nitrile compound which provides an outstanding
combination of strength and chemical resistance.
When exposed to aromatic and petroleum solvents,
as well as caustics and animal fats, Sol-Vex
gloves have proven to be a superior choice over
rubber or neoprene. Sol-Vex gloves wont swell,
weaken, or degrade, and they offer better
protection against snags, punctures, abrasions,
and cuts. Uses Washing parts, tools covered
with product or chemical, working with skin
irritants, one time use. Ansell Part 37-185
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Best Glove Derma Thin Disposable Gloves
Uses Washing parts, tools covered with product
or chemical, working with skin irritants, one
time use. Best Part 1005 Available Size
Medium
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Kimberly Clark Safeskin Controlled Blue Nitrile
Gloves
Uses Washing parts, tools covered with product
or chemical, working with skin irritants, one
time use. Kimberly Clark Part HC250N,
HC350N,HC450N Available Sizes Medium, Large,
X-Large
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MAPA StanSolv A-15
Uses Washing parts, tools covered with product
or chemical, working with skin irritants, one
time use. MAPA Part 479411 479419 Available
Size 9,11
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Ansell Crusader Flex
Heat Resistant Uses Pulling tools out of
ovens, working with hot parts or tools, working
temp up to 400 deg. F. Ansell Part 42-325
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Renee Huntman, MS, CSP