1. Personal Protective Equipment Hand Protection

2. Types of hand protection
Mitts
Finger cotts
Thimbles
Hand pads
Sleeves or forearm cuffs
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3. Types of hand protection
Gloves
chemical resistant
leather
metal mesh
plastic film
aramid
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4. Types of hand protection
Physical conditions
breakthrough
dexterity
length
size
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5. 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
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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
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Safe glove use
Barrier creams
clean and dry hands before applying
reapply frequently
wash off cream before eating
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10. Limitations of hand protection
Use the proper glove for the job
Gloves break down over time
Proper fit is essential
Limits dexterity
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11. Care, maintenance, use, disposal
Requires proper fit
Maintain in clean, serviceable condition
Keep clean
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12. Care, maintenance, use, disposal
Inspect at regular intervals
Follow manufacturer’s 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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15. 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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