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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

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