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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT |
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Hand Protection |
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| Employers need to determine what hand protection their employees need. Work
activities should be studied to determine the degree of dexterity required; the duration,
frequency, and degree of exposure to hazards; and the physical stresses that will be
applied. There is a wide assortment of gloves, hand pads, sleeves, and wristlets for protection against various hazardous situations. It is also important to know the performance characteristics of gloves relative to the specific hazard anticipated (e.g., exposure to chemicals, heat, or flames). The performance characteristics of gloves' should be assessed by using standard test procedures. Before purchasing gloves, the employer should request documentation from the manufacturer that the gloves meet the standards for the hazards anticipated. The protective device should be selected to fit the job. For example, some gloves are designed to protect against specific chemical hazards. Employees may need to use gloves – such as wire mesh, leather, and canvas – that have been tested and provide insulation from burns and cuts. Employees should know the limitations of the clothing they use. |
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