HAND PROTECTION ( ARM PROTECTION )

What is Hands Protection Arm Protection?

Hands Protection ( Arm Protection ) is used to protect Comfortable and secure your hands with PPE gear. Hands and fingers are often injured, so it is vital to protect them properly with Hands Protection. Depending on the sector you work in, you can choose from gloves for different Hands Protection  applications:

• protection against vibrations
• protection against cuts by sharp materials
• protection against cold or heat
• protection against bacteriological risks
• protection against splashes from diluted chemicals.

Hand Protection Categories :

• • Chemical-resistant gloves: Shield hands from hazardous substances.
  • Cut-resistant gloves: Prevent cuts and abrasions.

Types of Hands Protection and Arm protection

There are four main types of hand and arm protection, these include:

• Hands Protection ( Arm Protection ) Gloves – These protect the hands, they can prevent blisters from occurring, people from burning themselves or getting splinters in their hands.
• Hands Protection ( Arm Protection ) Gloves with cuffs – These protect both the hand and the wrists
• Hands Protection ( Arm Protection ) Gauntlets, sleeves and long gloves – These provide protection for the hands, wrists and parts of the forearms.
• Hands Protection ( Arm Protection ) Sleeves and arm protection – These can provide protection for the whole forearms and upper arms.

Employers must select and require employees to use appropriate Hands Protection ( Arm Protection ) when exposed to any of the hazards listed below:

• hazardous chemicals that can cause burns, rashes, and internal injury;
• cuts or lacerations;
• abrasions; • punctures;
• thermal burns; and
• harmful temperature extremes.

Glove Guide

Below is a guide to the most common types of Hands Protection ( Arm Protection )  protective work gloves and the types of hazards they can guard against:

• Disposable Gloves:Disposable gloves, usually lightweight plastic, can help guard against mild irritants.
• Fabric Gloves:These gloves are made of cotton or fabric blends. They’re generally used to improve grip when handling slippery objects. They also help insulate hands from mild heat or cold.
• Leather Gloves:These gloves guard against injuries from sparks or scraping against rough surfaces. They are also used with an insulated liner when working with electricity.
• Metal Mesh Gloves:These gloves protect hands from accidental cuts and scratches. People commonly use them with cutting tools or other sharp instruments.
• Aluminized Gloves:These gloves made of aluminized fabric are designed to insulate hands from intense heat. These gloves are most commonly used by persons working with molten materials.
• Chemical Resistance Gloves:These gloves may be rubber, neoprene, polyvinyl alcohol or vinyl, etc. The gloves protect hands from corrosives, oils, and solvents. When selecting chemical resistance gloves, consult the manufacturer’s recommendations, especially if the gloved hand is immersed in the chemical.

Selection Of Hand Protection

Employers must work closely with their PPE suppliers to select appropriate Hands Protection ( Arm Protection ) based on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection. The employer needs to look at each of the following:

• Specific task(s) being performed;
• Environmental conditions present;
• Duration of hand protection use while performing the task;
• The actual hazards; and
• Potential hazards.

The work activities of the employee should also be studied to determine the following:

• The degree of dexterity required;
• The duration of the task;
• The frequency of the task;
• Degree of exposure to the hazard; and
• The physical stresses that will be applied.

Hands Protection ( Arm Protection ) Gloves should be replaced periodically, depending on the frequency of use and permeability to the substance(s) handled. Gloves overtly contaminated should be rinsed and then carefully removed after use. With this in mind, there are two essential characteristics of gloves to consider.

• Permeation rate:The permeation rate measures the time it takes a given material (glove) to become saturated by the chemical through absorption.
• Breakthrough or Penetration rate:The penetration rate measures the speed with which a given chemical breaks through the layer(s) of the glove to contact the skin.

Hands Protection Gloves should also be worn whenever it is necessary to handle rough or sharp-edged objects and very hot or cold materials. The type of glove material used in these situations includes leather, welder gloves, aluminum-backed gloves, and other insulated gloves.

Hands Protection Glove Selection Chart

You can use the chart on the next page to help select the proper gloves for the job. It may serve as a guide to the different types of glove materials and the chemicals they can be used against.