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3. PPE Selection Guidelines

f. Hand Protection

Select and use the appropriate hand protection when employees' hands may be potentially exposed to the following hazard sources:

• skin absorption of harmful substances
• severe cuts or lacerations
• severe abrasions
• punctures
• chemical burns
• irritating materials
• thermal burns
• harmful temperature extremes

It is important to select appropriate gloves for a particular application and to determine how long the glove can be worn, and whether it can be reused. Cloth gloves must not be worn when operating rotating equipment such as a drill or powered threading machine.

Gloves used to protect against chemical hazards should be selected based on tested performance against specific chemicals. Glove manufacturers have developed recommendations for the proper selection and use of chemically-protective gloves. For online manufacturer recommendations go to
http://www.hazmat.msu.edu:591/glove_guide or contact the manufacturer or ORCBS/DPPS for assistance.

Refer to Appendix A, Table 5 for selection of hand protection other than chemically protective gloves.

Procedures: PPE Selection Guidelines: Body Protection

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