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Hand Protection: Selecting and Using the Right Gloves =====================================================

Date: 2025-07-18

Duration: \[DURATION] minutes

Presenter: \[PRESENTER NAME]

Location: \[LOCATION]

Objective

The objective of this talk is to provide you with the knowledge and guidelines to select and use appropriate hand protection to minimize the risk of hand injuries.

Introduction

This toolbox talk addresses the importance of hand protection in the workplace. Selecting and using the correct gloves can prevent injuries from cuts, abrasions, chemical exposure, and other hazards.

Key Points

  • Glove Selection: Different types of gloves protect against different hazards.
  • Glove Inspection: Always inspect gloves for damage before use.
  • Glove Removal: Proper glove removal prevents skin contamination.
  • Hand Hygiene: Hand hygiene is crucial after glove use.

Hazard Identification

Identifying potential hazards is the first step in preventing hand injuries. Understanding the risks associated with different tasks allows us to choose the right type of hand protection.

  • Cuts and Abrasions: Handling sharp objects or abrasive materials can cause cuts, lacerations, and abrasions.: These injuries can range from minor discomfort to severe wounds requiring medical attention. Untreated cuts can become infected.
  • Chemical Exposure: Contact with corrosive, toxic, or irritating chemicals can cause burns, dermatitis, and other skin disorders.: Chemical burns can be severe and lead to long-term health issues. Skin absorption of certain chemicals can cause systemic poisoning.
  • Punctures: Sharp objects can puncture the skin, leading to potential infections and tissue damage.: Puncture wounds can introduce bacteria into the body, leading to infections. Deep punctures can damage nerves and tendons.
  • Extreme Temperatures: Handling hot or cold materials can cause burns or frostbite.: Burns can range from first-degree to third-degree, causing significant pain and tissue damage. Frostbite can lead to permanent tissue damage and amputation.
  • Impacts and Crushing: Heavy objects or machinery can cause impacts, crushing injuries, and fractures.: Crushing injuries can result in severe pain, fractures, and long-term disability. In severe cases, amputation may be necessary.

Control Measures

  • Conduct a Risk Assessment: Before starting any task, assess the potential hazards involved to determine the appropriate level of hand protection needed.: Consider the materials being handled, the tools being used, and the potential for exposure to chemicals, temperature extremes, or other hazards.
  • Select the Right Gloves: Choose gloves that are specifically designed to protect against the identified hazards. Different glove materials offer different levels of protection.: Nitrile rubber gloves are recommended for prolonged or repeated handling of certain materials. Butyl rubber gloves are suitable for chemical handling. Polymer laminate gloves are also recommended to prevent skin contact based on the results of an exposure assessment. [2]

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  • Inspect Gloves Before Use: Check gloves for any signs of damage, such as holes, tears, or degradation. Do not use damaged gloves.: Ensure that the gloves are clean and in good condition before each use. Replace gloves immediately if they become damaged during use.
  • Use Proper Glove Removal Technique: To avoid contaminating your hands, use the proper glove removal technique. Avoid touching the outside of the gloves.: Peel the gloves off inside out, starting at the wrist. Dispose of used gloves properly.
  • Maintain Good Hand Hygiene: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after removing gloves, and before eating, drinking, or smoking.: Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. Keep fingernails trimmed to prevent gloves from tearing.
  • Provide adequate ventilation: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. [4]

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

  • Eye Protection: Wear chemical splash goggles to protect eyes from chemical splashes, dust, fumes, gas, vapor or mist. [1]
  • Hand Protection: Use chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. [4]
  • Skin and Body protection: Wear suitable protective clothing to prevent skin contact based on the results of an exposure assessment. [3]

Group Discussion

Discuss the following questions:

  1. What types of hand injuries have you experienced or witnessed in the workplace?
  2. What are some tasks in our workplace where hand protection is particularly important?
  3. How can we improve our hand protection practices to prevent injuries?

Emergency Procedures

  1. In case of a chemical splash, immediately flush the affected area with water for at least 15 minutes.
  2. For cuts and punctures, clean the wound thoroughly and seek medical attention if necessary.
  3. In case of severe burns or crushing injuries, call for emergency medical assistance immediately.

Summary

Recap of main points:

  • Hand protection is essential for preventing workplace injuries.
  • Select the right gloves based on the hazards involved.
  • Always inspect gloves and use them properly.
  • Maintain good hand hygiene to prevent contamination.

Report all hazards, near-misses, and incidents to your supervisor immediately.

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[1] Safety Data Sheet - 3M™ Polyurethane Adhesive Sealant 540

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# 3MTM Polyurethane Sealant 540 (Various Colors) 12/19/23 <table><tr><th>Calcium Oxide</th><th>1305-78-8</th><th>OSHA</th><th>TWA:5 mg/m3</th><th></th></tr><tr><td>Xylene</td><td>1330-20-7</td><td>ACGIH</td><td>TWA:20 ppm</td><td>A4: Not class. as human carcin</td></tr><tr><td>Xylene</td><td>1330-20-7</td><td>OSHA</td><td>TWA:435 mg/m3(100 ppm)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Carbon Black</td><td>1333-86-4</td><td>ACGIH</td><td>TWA(inhalable fraction):3 mg/m3</td><td>A3: Confirmed animal carcin.</td></tr><tr><td>Carbon Black</td><td>1333-86-4</td><td>OSHA</td><td>TWA:3.5 mg/m3</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Titanium Dioxide</td><td>[redacted postal code]-67-7</td><td>ACGIH</td><td>TWA(Respirable nanoscale particles):0.2 mg/m3;TWA(Respirable finescale particles):2.5 mg/m3</td><td>A3: Confirmed animal carcin.</td></tr><tr><td>Titanium Dioxide</td><td>[redacted postal code]-67-7</td><td>OSHA</td><td>TWA(as total dust): mg/m3</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Kerosine (petroleum)</td><td>[redacted postal code]-47-8</td><td>ACGIH</td><td>TWA(as total hydrocarbon vapor, non-aerosol):200 mg/m3</td><td>A3: Confirmed animal carcin., SKIN</td></tr><tr><td>DUST, INERT OR NUISANCE</td><td>9002-86-2</td><td>OSHA</td><td>TWA(as total dust):15 mg/m3;TWA(as total dust):50 millions of particles/cu. ft.(15 mg/m3);TWA(respirable fraction):5 mg/m3;TWA(respirable fraction): 15 millions of particles/cu. ft.(5 mg/m3)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Poly(Vinyl Chloride)</td><td>9002-86-2</td><td>ACGIH</td><td>TWA(respirable fraction): mg/m3</td><td>A4: Not class. as human carcin</td></tr></table> ACGIH : American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists AIHA : American Industrial Hygiene Association CMRG : Chemical Manufacturer's Recommended Guidelines OSHA : United States Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration TWA: Time-Weighted-Average STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit CEIL: Ceiling ## 8.2. Exposure controls ## 8.2.1. Engineering controls Use general dilution ventilation a…

[2] ACRI-SHIELD MAX Exterior Latex - Flat

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# Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection (cont.) Product code 00434894 Date of issue 4 May 2025 Version 12 Product name 519-00 PPG ACRI-SHIELD MAX EXTERIOR LATEX FLAT SUPER WHITE # Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits. <table><tr><th>Recommended monitoring : procedures</th><th>Reference should be made to appropriate monitoring standards. Reference to national guidance documents for methods for the determination of hazardous substances will also be required.</th></tr><tr><td>Appropriate engineering : controls Environmental exposure : controls</td><td>If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapor or mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.</td></tr><tr><td>Individual protection measures</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Hygiene measures :</td><td>Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.</td></tr><tr><td>Eye/face protection : Skin protection</td><td>Safety glasses with side shields.</td></tr><tr><td>Hand protection :</td><td>Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products …

[3] Safety Data Sheet - Epoxy Resin

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# Section 5. Fire-fighting measures (cont.) ## Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection (cont.) Product code WE-71-5702/PL Product name EPOXY RESIN Date of issue 18 July 2024 Version 4 # Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Ingredient name poxy Resin Methanesulfonic acid, bismuth(3+) salt (3:1) dibismuth trioxide 1-phenoxypropan-2-ol 4-methylpentan-2-one Exposure limits None. None. None. None. ACGIH TLV (United States, 7/2023). STEL: 75 ppm 15 minutes. TWA: 20 ppm 8 hours. OSHA PEL (United States, 5/2018). TWA: 410 mg/m3 8 hours. TWA: 100 ppm 8 hours. <table><tr><th colspan="4">Key to abbreviations</th></tr><tr><td>A</td><td>= Acceptable Maximum Peak</td><td>S</td><td>= Potential skin absorption</td></tr><tr><td>ACGIH</td><td>= American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.</td><td>SR</td><td>= Respiratory sensitization</td></tr><tr><td>C</td><td>= Ceiling Limit</td><td>SS</td><td>= Skin sensitization</td></tr><tr><td>F</td><td>= Fume</td><td>STEL</td><td>= Short term Exposure limit values</td></tr><tr><td>IPEL</td><td>= Internal Permissible Exposure Limit</td><td>TD</td><td>= Total dust</td></tr><tr><td>OSHA</td><td>= Occupational Safety and Health Administration.</td><td>TLV</td><td>= Threshold Limit Value</td></tr><tr><td>R</td><td>= Respirable</td><td>TWA</td><td>= Time Weighted Average</td></tr><tr><td>Z</td><td>= OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances</td><td></td><td></td></tr></table> ## Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits. Recommended monitoring : Reference should be made to appropriate monitoring standards. Reference to national procedures guidance documents for methods for the determination of hazardous substances will also be required. ## Appropriate engineering controls ## Environmental exposure controls ## Individual protection measures Hygiene measures ## Eye/face protection Skin protection Hand protection Gloves : If user operations generate dust, fume…

[4] LIQUID NAILS Heavy Duty Interior & Exterior Construction Adhesive - Latex Based

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# Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection (cont.) ## Eye/face protection Skin protection Hand protection (cont.) Product code 00405617 # Product name LN903 ADH HDUTY CONST INTEXT Date of issue 4 May 2025 Version 17 ## Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection <table><tr><th>Gloves</th><th>: For prolonged or repeated handling, use the following type of gloves:</th></tr><tr><td></td><td>Recommended: nitrile rubber</td></tr><tr><td>Body protection</td><td>: Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.</td></tr><tr><td>Other skin protection</td><td>: Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.</td></tr><tr><td>Respiratory protection</td><td>: Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator. If workers are exposed to concentrations above the exposure limit, they must use appropriate, certified respirators. Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. The respiratory protection shall be in accordance to 29 CFR 1910.134.</td></tr></table> ## Section 9. Physical and chemical properties ## Appearance <table><tr><th>Physical state</th><th>: Liquid.</th></tr><tr><td>Color</td><td>: Tan.</td></tr><tr><td>Odor</td><td>: Characteristic.</td></tr><tr><td>Odor threshold</td><td>: Not available.</td></tr><tr><td>pH</td><td>: 8</td></tr><tr><td>Melting point</td><td>: Not available.</td></tr><tr><td>Boiling point</td><td>: 100°C (212°F)</td></tr><tr><td>Flash point</td><td>: Closed cup: Not applicable. [Product does not sustain combustion.]</td></tr…

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