05.H Hand Protection.
05.H.01
Employers must select, and require employees to use, appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts or lacerations, severe abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns, harmful temperature extremes, high hand vibration and sharp objects. > See Table 5-5.
| Metal Mesh, Leather, or Canvas Gloves |
- Sturdy gloves made from metal mesh, leather, or canvas provide protection from cuts, burns, and sustained heat. Leather Gloves - Protection against sparks, moderate heat, blows, chips, and rough objects. - Welders in particular need the durability of higher-quality leather gloves. |
| Aluminized Gloves |
- Provide reflective and insulating protection against heat. Usually used for welding, furnace, and foundry work. - Normally require an insert made of synthetic material that protect against heat and cold. |
| Aramid Fiber Gloves |
- Aramid is a synthetic material that protects against heat and cold and is also used to make gloves that are cut- and abrasive-resistant and wear well. |
| Fabric and Coated Fabric Gloves |
- Gloves made of cotton or other fabric protect against dirt, slivers, chafing, and abrasion but do not provide sufficient protection to be used with rough, sharp or heavy materials. - Cotton flannel gloves coated with plastic transform fabric gloves into general-purpose hand protection offering slip resistant qualities. - Coated fabric gloves are used for tasks ranging from handling bricks and wire rope to handling chemical containers in laboratory operations. - For protection against chemical exposure hazards, always check with manufacturer to determine the gloves’ effectiveness against the specific chemicals/conditions in the workplace. |
| Chemical and Liquid-Resistant Gloves |
- Gloves made of rubber (latex, nitrile, or butyl), plastic, or synthetic rubber-like material such as neoprene protect workers from burns, irritation, and dermatitis caused by contact with oils, greases, solvents, and other chemicals. - Use of rubber gloves also reduces the risk of exposure to blood and other potentially infectious substances. |
| Butyl Rubber Gloves |
- Protect against nitric acid, sulfuric acid, hydrofluoric acid, red fuming nitric acid, and peroxide. Resist oxidation, ozone corrosion, abrasion and remain flexible at low temperatures |
| Natural Latex or Rubber Gloves |
- Comfortable wear and pliability along with their protective qualities make them popular general purpose glove. - Resist abrasions caused by sandblasting, grinding, and polishing and protect workers’ hands from most water solutions of acids, alkalis, salts and ketones. - Hypoallergenic gloves, glove liners, and powderless gloves possible alternatives for those allergic to latex. |
| Neoprene Gloves |
- Good pliability, dexterity, high density, and tear resistance. - Provide protection from hydraulic fluids, gasoline, alcohols, organic acids, and alkalis. |
| Nitrile Rubber Gloves |
- Provide protection from chlorinated solvents such as trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene. - Intended for jobs requiring dexterity and sensitivity, yet stand up to heavy use even after prolonged exposure that cause other gloves to deteriorate. - Resist abrasion, puncturing, snagging, and tearing. |
| Anti-vibration Gloves |
-Gloves with gel insert and padding to absorb the tool vibration. For best effectiveness, gloves should meet the requirements of ANSI S2.73 |
05.H.02
Employers must base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified.
05.H.03
Employees must be trained to recognize hand hazards, select appropriate gloves for all anticipated hazards and to inspect and properly store gloves.
05.H.04
Gloves should fit snugly. Workers must wear the correct gloves for the hazard (e.g., heavy-duty rubber gloves for concrete work, welding gloves for welding, insulated gloves and sleeves when exposed to electrical hazards, etc.).
05.H.05
Gloves will be inspected thoroughly prior to use to assure they are in good condition and will provide the protection required.
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5-15. When should gloves be inspected to assure they are in good condition and will provide the protection?
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