Gloves

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Gloves
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Gloves

• Designed to prevent or protect the user from harm
  on hands and sometimes arms

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Gloves
All Other Injuries
Recordable Injuries to the Hands Most of these
could have been prevented by wearing gloves
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OSHA Regulations

• Gloves are to be worn during these activities
• Asbestos removal
• Handling hazardous wastes
• Electric transmission areas (above or below
  ground)
• Helicopter b/c of static charges
• Handling lead, cadmium, methylinedianiline
• Any first aid activity

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Types of Gloves

• You must use the correct type of glove for the
  particular use
• The material for one use may not protect a user
  in a different use
• For comfort and to protect the hands some gloves
  should be worn with cloth glove liners

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Uses for Gloves

• Asbestos
• Minimize exposure to asbestos by wearing Asbestos
  Hand Gloves with a cotton lining and heat
  resistant exterior

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Uses for Gloves

• Chemicals/Acids
• Prevent exposure to harmful skin irritants
• Wear rubber, neoprene, nitrile or PVC when
  exposure is possible

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Uses for Gloves

• Electric Shock
• Wear insulated protective gloves usually made of
  rubber to prevent these

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Uses for Gloves

• Extreme Heat
• When welding, use either Superior Quality
  Leather or Kevlar (a duPont product) to minimize
  risk

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Uses for Gloves

• First-aid
• Prevent exposure to blood born pathogens at the
  workplace
• Verify that all first aid kits are equipped with
  gloves for emergencies

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Gloves

• Prevent injuries/burns by using the appropriate
  gloves for your task
• Be mindful of all risks and protect yourself from
  harm
• Wearing all required protective gear including
  gloves reduces your injury risk