1 / 16

Personal Protective Equipment Hand Protection

Personal Protective Equipment Hand Protection. Types of hand protection. Mitts Finger cotts Thimbles Hand pads. 1a. Types of hand protection. Sleeves or forearm cuffs Gloves Chemical resistant Leather Metal mesh Plastic film Aramid. 1b. Types of hand protection.

tan
Download Presentation

Personal Protective Equipment Hand Protection

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Personal Protective EquipmentHand Protection

  2. Types of hand protection • Mitts • Finger cotts • Thimbles • Hand pads 1a

  3. Types of hand protection • Sleeves or forearm cuffs • Gloves • Chemical resistant • Leather • Metal mesh • Plastic film • Aramid 1b

  4. Types of hand protection • Physical conditions • Breakthrough • Dexterity • Length • Size 1c

  5. Types of hand protection • Barrier creams • Vanishing • Water-repellent • Solvent-repellent • Sunscreen 1d

  6. Safe glove use • Proper donning, doffing, adjustment, use • Inspect gloves for defects • Apply powder to hands 2a

  7. 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

  8. Safe glove use • Turn glove inside out when removing • Store reusable gloves away from heat sources 2c

  9. Safe glove use • Contaminated gloves may need special disposal 2d

  10. Safe glove use • Barrier creams • Clean and dry hands before applying • Reapply frequently • Wash off cream before eating 2e

  11. Limitations of hand protection • Use the proper glove for the job • Gloves break down over time • Proper fit is essential • Limits dexterity 3a

  12. Care, maintenance, use, disposal • Requires proper fit • Maintain in clean, serviceable condition • Keep clean 4a

  13. Care, maintenance, use, disposal • Inspect at regular intervals • Follow manufacturer’s instructions 4b

  14. Housekeeping • Good housekeeping is an element of personal protection • Helps prevent injury 5a

  15. Housekeeping • Moisturizing skin lotion • Fights infection • Puts back moisture • Prevents dermatitis 5b

  16. Hand protection is needed to protect against • Mechanical injuries • Extreme heat or cold • Electric shock or burns • Skin irritation from chemicals or germs 6a

More Related