Personal Protective Equipment Hand Protection

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Personal Protective Equipment Hand Protection
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Types of hand protection

• Mitts
• Finger cotts
• Thimbles
• Hand pads
• Sleeves or forearm cuffs

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Types of hand protection

• Gloves
• chemical resistant
• leather
• metal mesh
• plastic film
• aramid

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Types of hand protection

• Physical conditions
• breakthrough
• dexterity
• length
• size

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Types of hand protection

• Barrier creams
• vanishing
• water-repellent
• solvent-repellent
• sunscreen

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Safe glove use

• Proper donning, doffing, adjustment, use
• Inspect gloves for defects
• Apply powder to hands

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Safe glove use

• Be cautious when wearing gloves near machinery
• Wash or rinse reusable gloves
• Pull glove off by cuff, not by the fingers

2b
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Safe glove use

• Turn glove inside out when removing
• Store reusable gloves away from heat sources
• Contaminated gloves may need special disposal

2c
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Safe glove use

• Barrier creams
• clean and dry hands before applying
• reapply frequently
• wash off cream before eating

2d
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Limitations of hand protection

• Use the proper glove for the job
• Gloves break down over time
• Proper fit is essential
• Limits dexterity

3a
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Care, maintenance, use, disposal

• Requires proper fit
• Maintain in clean, serviceable condition
• Keep clean

4a
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Care, maintenance, use, disposal

• Inspect at regular intervals
• Follow manufacturers instructions

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Housekeeping

• Good housekeeping is an element of personal
  protection
• Helps prevent injury

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Housekeeping

• Moisturizing skin lotion
• fights infection
• puts back moisture
• prevents dermatitis

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Hand protection is needed to protect against

• Mechanical injuries
• Extreme heat or cold
• Electric shock or burns
• Skin irritation from chemicals or germs

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