Appendix 1
Last updated:Checklist for selecting protective gloves
Hazards present
Wet work
Hazardous substances - solid, liquid, gas – data sheet/label information
Temperature (during use)
Mechanical hazards present - snag, puncture, abrasion, cut, tear
Thermal hazards – heat, cold, hot splashes, sparks
Biological hazards, infectious material - bacteria, viruses etc
Body fluids - blood, urine etc
Static electricity
Radiation
Task requirements
Grip requirements - dry grip, wet grip, oily
Special requirements, for example, sterile, food grade
Dexterity requirements – precision, some dexterity
Type and duration of contact
Type of contact - accidental splash, direct contact, immersion (depth), deposition
Duration of contact – occasional, continual
Wearer requirements
Size
Inner gloves required
Length of arm to be protected
Any known skin allergies or other considerations