To ensure hand safety, employers must evaluate potential hazards and provide appropriate hand protection 3, 13. This includes selecting gloves based on the task, conditions, duration of use, and identified hazards [1]. Workers should use the provided hand protection to prevent injuries such as those arising from contact with chemicals, extreme temperatures, prolonged water exposure, punctures, abrasions, or skin irritation [2]. Gloves should not be worn when hands are exposed to moving parts where they could get caught [1]. For work with mechanical power presses, point of operation devices should protect operators' hands [3]. If gloves are used with pull-out or restraint devices, they must be worn outside the hand attachments [3]. Special protective gloves are required when handling sharp-edged doctor blades [4].
Important Safety Note:
Always verify safety information with your organization's specific guidelines and local regulations.
References
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Rules for the Administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (General Occupational Safety and Health, Division 2, OSHA Oregon)
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Rules for the Administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (General Occupational Safety and Health, Division 2, OSHA Oregon)
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