Injuries to the hands are second only to back injuries in work related accidents. Some type of glove should be worn by almost all industrial workers unless working near revolving machinery or within 6 inches of a powered cutting edge such as a grinder or drill bit.
1.0 Introduction
Injuries to the hands are second only to back injuries in work related accidents. Some type of glove should be worn by almost all industrial workers unless working near revolving machinery or within 6 inches of a powered cutting edge such as a grinder or drill bit. Gloves must be selected for the specific hazard. Gloves should be worn when it is necessary to protect the worker from rough, sharp edged objects, temperature extremes, toxic or corrosive chemicals, and energized electrical sources.