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PPE: Hand Protection: © BLR® - Business & Legal Resources (1505)

The document discusses hand protection and proper glove use. It identifies various hand hazards and appropriate gloves for different tasks. It provides guidance on selecting gloves based on the hazard, material, and use as well as properly using and caring for gloves.

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PPE: Hand Protection: © BLR® - Business & Legal Resources (1505)

The document discusses hand protection and proper glove use. It identifies various hand hazards and appropriate gloves for different tasks. It provides guidance on selecting gloves based on the hazard, material, and use as well as properly using and caring for gloves.

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PPE: Hand Protection

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Session Objectives
You will be able to:
• Identify hand hazards
• Choose appropriate gloves for work tasks
• Know the limitations of hand protection
• Use and take care of protective equipment

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Hands—Essential Tools
• Buttoning your shirt
• Pouring a cup of coffee
• Eating with a spoon or
fork
• Dialing and using the
phone
• Using hand tools
• Operating machinery
Do NOT take your
hands for granted!
© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)
Hand Injuries
• Nearly one-fourth of work injuries involve
the hands or fingers
• 70% of workers sustaining hand injuries
were not wearing gloves
• 30% of workers sustaining hand injuries
were wearing improper or damaged gloves
• Wearing proper gloves in good condition
prevents hand injuries

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Hand Hazard Review
• Skin absorption of harmful substances
• Severe cuts or lacerations
• Severe abrasions
• Pinches and crushes
• Punctures
• Chemical burns
• Thermal burns

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Skin Absorption of
Harmful Substances
• Solvents
• Harmful dusts
• Pesticides,
insecticides, fertilizers

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Severe Cuts or Lacerations
• Presses or shears
• Saws
• Hand tools
• Straps, wires

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Severe Abrasions
• Sanders or grinders
• Conveyor belts
• Rotating shafts
• Scrap metal or broken
glass

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Pinches and Crushes
• Most common type of severe hand/finger
injury
• Machine guard disabled or bypassed
• Material handling
• Doors

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Punctures
• Drill press
• Nail gun
• Hand tools
• Metal or wood slivers

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Chemical Burns
• Acids
• Caustics
• Cleaning
chemicals

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Thermal Burns
• Welding and cutting
• Steam operations
• Molten metal
• Ovens

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Cold and Frostbite
• Outdoor construction
work in cold weather
• Refrigerated rooms or
containers
• Working with cold
chemicals
• Commercial fishermen
• Unheated warehouses
in cold climates

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Other Hand Issues
• Carpal tunnel
syndrome
• Vibration
• Fractures or
compression

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Hand Hazards and
Injuries—Any Questions?
• Any questions about
workplace hazards to
your hands?

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Evaluate and Select Hand
Protection
• Tasks to be performed
• Conditions present
• Duration of use
• Hazards and potential hazards identified

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Selecting Chemical-
Resistant Gloves
• Type of chemical
• Chemical contact
• Abrasion and cut
resistance
• Length and cuff
requirements
• Dexterity and grip
• Thermal protection

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Chemical-Resistant
Glove Materials
• Butyl
• Rubber
• Neoprene
• Nitrile

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Chemical-Resistant
Glove Materials (cont.)
• Polyvinyl chloride
• Polyvinyl alcohol
• Viton
• Silver shield

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Chemical-Resistant
Glove Use and Care
• Inspection
• Washing
• Glove removal
• Reuse or disposal
• Place gloves in a dry
and clean area

Image credit: State of WA-WISHA

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Selecting Cut, Abrasion, &
Puncture-Resistant Gloves
• Metal mesh, steel core, Kevlar®
• Length and cuff requirements
• Dexterity and grip
• Thermal protection

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Selecting Disposable
Gloves
• Protection against
bloodborne pathogens
• Latex allergy or
sensitivity
• Nitrile gloves
comparable to latex
• Protection against
some chemicals
• Easily rip, tear,
puncture
• Correct size
© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)
Selecting Electrically
Insulated Gloves
• Handling live wires or energized
electrical equipment
• Electrically tested every 6 months
• Cannot be used if not tested in past
12 months
• Inspect for signs of wear or holes

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Selecting Other Gloves
• Heat resistant
• Cold resistant
• Antivibration
• General work gloves

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Glove Selection—
Any Questions?
• Any questions about
the selection of
gloves?

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


General Glove
Use and Care
• Gloves must fit properly
• Hands should be clean
• Clean fabric and leather gloves regularly
• Inspect gloves for damage and replace if
necessary
• Gloves should be the right length
• Do not use fabric or leather gloves with
liquid chemicals

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Contaminated
Glove Removal
• Bare hands should not touch the outside of
your gloves
• Grasp outside of one glove with other
gloved hand and pull off
• Insert fingers of ungloved hand under cuff of
glove on other hand
• Pull glove off hand by pulling on inside
surface of the glove

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Glove Limitations
• Gloves can get caught in moving machinery
• Some people are allergic to latex gloves
• Chemicals can get inside the gloves and
cause problems
• Gloves can fail under extreme conditions

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Prevent Dermatitis
• Keep hands clean
• Use moisturizers to
prevent dryness and
cracking
• Use barrier creams to
protect against skin
irritants

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Glove Protection—
Any Questions?
• Any questions about
the use and care
of gloves?

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)


Key Points to Remember
• Know the hand hazards in your workplace
• Understand the types of gloves needed to
protect against chemicals
• Wear cut-resistant gloves when using
knives or sharp objects
• Keep hands out of a machine’s danger zone
• Do not wear gloves around machinery with
moving parts

© BLR®—Business & Legal Resources (1505)

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