Objective:
To be able to choose what type of gloves are needed for the job, if any at all.
Trainer's Note:
Many jobs on the farm or ranch require the use of gloves. Display various type
of gloves during the session and discuss their proper use. It is as important to discuss when NOT to
use gloves as it is to discuss the use of gloves.
Background
Gloves can protect hands and forearms from cuts, abrasions, burns, puncture wounds, skin contact with
hazardous chemicals and some electrical shocks.
Not every job requires gloves. In some cases it may
be dangerous to wear gloves. Never wear gloves
while working with or around moving machinery,
such as mills or lathes. If the glove got caught in
the machinery it could pull the hand and arm in,
causing amputation.
Choosing Protective Gloves: Gloves are made of a variety of materials. It is important to know what
kind of protection each glove type can offer. Using the wrong glove can cause injury. Cotton gloves
could absorb dangerous chemical causing the skin to burn. Using the correct glove reduces hazards in
the work place. It is the employer's responsibility to determine how long gloves can be worn and
if they are reusable. However, the employee should inform the employer if they that feel their
gloves should be replaced.
TYPE OF GLOVE |
LEVEL OF PROTECTION |
| Metal Mesh & Kevlar Knit | Prevents cuts from sharp objects. |
| Leather | Protects against rough objects, chips, sparks, and moderate heat. |
| Cotton Fabric | Protects against dirt, splinters, and abrasions. Helps grip slippery objects. Do not use when working with rough, sharp, or heavy materials. |
| Rubber, Neoprene, Vinyl | Protects from chemicals. Check chemical package for specific instructions. |
| 1. Use a neoprene, vinyl or rubber gloves when working with chemicals. | T |
F |
| 2. Leather gloves protect hands from rough objects, chips, sparks and moderate heat. | T |
F |
| 3. Metal mesh or Kevlar knit gloves protect against cuts from knives or other sharp objects. | T |
F |
| 4. Not every job requires the use of gloves. | T |
F |
| 5. Cotton fabric gloves protect against dirt, splinters, slippery objects or abrasions. | T |
F |
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