Hand Safety in BC

To ensure hand safety, employers or contractors must provide and require workers to use suitable and properly fitted hand or arm protection to prevent injuries such as those arising from contact with chemical or biological substances, extreme temperatures, prolonged exposure to water, and puncture, abrasion, or irritation of the skin [1]. For workers who may contact exposed energized high voltage electrical conductors, approved rubber insulating gloves and mitts and approved rubber insulating sleeves are required [1].