Toolbox Talk: Hand Protection & Gloves

Why it matters

Hand and finger injuries are among the most common, and the wrong glove can give a false sense of safety or even cause an injury.

Talking points

• Match the glove to the hazard: cut-resistant for blades, chemical-resistant for liquids, insulated for heat and cold, and impact gloves for crush hazards.
• Check the SDS: the Safety Data Sheet tells you which glove material resists a chemical. Not all rubber is the same.
• Fit matters: gloves that are too big reduce grip, and too small tear and tire your hands.
• No gloves near rotating parts: loose gloves can be caught by drills, lathes, grinders and chains. Use the tool as the maker directs.
• Inspect them: replace gloves with holes, cuts, worn palms or chemical damage.
• Take them off safely: peel contaminated gloves inside out, and wash your hands afterward.

Ask the crew

1. What hand hazards do we have on today's tasks?
2. Has anyone had a hand injury while wearing gloves?
3. Where do we find the right glove for a chemical we use?

Before we start work today: Check that the gloves you have are the right type for today's work and not worn out.

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Source: OSHA 1910.138: Hand protection. General safety information only, not legal advice; follow your employer’s program, the manufacturer’s instructions and current regulations. Keep signed sheets with your safety records. FirstDayTraining.com · Todd Allyn Media Inc.