Key Questions to Ask When Ordering ppe safety gloves

Hot Mill gloves can be double or triple layered gloves that provide a long wear life and heat protection of up to 400 degrees. How high a temperature the glove can withstand will depend on if it is double or triple layered. These gloves are great for glass or ceramic plants, forging or foundry operations.

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Kevlar gloves are made from a combination of terry knit, carbon fibers and stainless steel. Kevlar gloves can withstand up to 800 degrees and are flame and cut resistant. These gloves are one of the most durable types of heat resistant gloves because they offer cut resistance and a long wear life.

Cut Resistant Gloves

Cut resistant gloves come in many different varieties and purchasing the “best” ones will depend on the environment your workers are in and what they need cut protection from.

A few questions to ask before buying gloves are:

• Is the edge your glove is coming in contact with on the job. How sharp?
• Does it have a jagged edge?
• What is the product made of?
  TIP: Always edge test the gloves you want to use to make sure they will handle the process.

Cut resistant gloves are rated at different levels based on their tensile strength. Tensile strength is very important in determining the glove you need to use. Although different materials are stronger than others, it is in many cases how the fibers are woven. Banom, one of the industry leaders in cut resistant gloves, has perfected the cut resistance process.

Dyneema and Dynamax gloves can handle sheet metal, electrical assembly, drywall, glass materials, sheet metal, and other rough metals. Two of the most popular gloves are the Banom Terminator Glove and the Razer May-Ply Dyneema Glove.

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Synthetic Leather and Goatskin gloves can offer some level of cut resistance, however, they are not rated for cut resistance. If your crew needs a little more than a one-time fabric or canvas glove, leather gloves provide a better level of protection and more movability while offering better protection against abrasion.

Chemical Liquid Gloves

Much like cut resistant gloves, which type of chemical protection you need depends on the type of chemicals you’re working with. Ask your safety specialist, as they should have a chart to help you determine which gloves should work for the process.

TIP: Always test your gloves with the chemical you are about to use by placing the glove in the chemical for up to three times as long as you would use it in the normal process. If the glove has not created any holes or expanded in any way, you should be good to go.

Make the Right Choice

Follow these steps to choose the appropriate type of protective glove for your job. The Glove Selection Chart also provides advantages and disadvantages for specific glove types. This guidance was prepared for laboratory researchers but may also be helpful for other people working with hazardous materials.

Once selected, glove use requirements for your lab should be posted in your Chemical Hygiene Plan flipchart under the Standard Operating Procedures section.See below for the Glove Comparison Chart.

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Identify the hazards of the material(s) you'll be working with.

1. Base selection of glove type and material on the type of exposure and nature of the hazard. Some chemicals can easily penetrate gloves that work very well for other chemicals.

   Consider these factors:
   1. Chemical type
   2. Temperature extremes, cryogenic properties
   3. Physical hazards (sharps, piercing objects)
   4. pH
   5. Toxicity
   6. The infectious potential of biological hazards

2. Read the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for each chemical involved.

Determine if you'll have incidental or extended contact with the hazardous materials.

1. Incidental contact (little or no direct contact with the hazardous material) includes these situations:

   1. Accidental spills or splashes
   2. Accidental overspray from a dispensing device
   3. Handling infectious agents that require barrier protection
   4. To prevent contamination of materials during handling. 
      
      If you will have incidental contact, go to Step 3.
      
      

2. Extended contact includes these situations:

   1. Handling highly contaminated materials
   2. Submerging hands in a chemical or other hazardous substance
   3. Need for physical protection from temperature extremes or sharp/piercing objects
      
      If you will have extended contact, go to Step 4.
      
      

3. For incidental contact, follow these selection guidelines.

   1. Type of glove:
      • Disposable, surgical-type gloves are appropriate for incidental contact.
      • Nitrile gloves are preferred over latex because of their chemical resistance, their tendency to visibly rip when punctured, and to prevent possible latex allergies.
   2. Glove usage:
      • Check for rips or punctures before use.
      • Remove and replace gloves immediately with new ones when a chemical spills or splashes on them.
      • Never wash or reuse disposable gloves.
      • Always remove glove before touching common objects such as doorknobs, phones, or elevator buttons.

4. For extended contact, follow these guidelines.

1. Type of glove:More substantial gloves are required for extended use.
   • Norfoil gloves are recommended for highly toxic materials and materials that are absorbed through the skin.
   • See the Glove Selection Chart below for advantages and disadvantages of commonly used gloves for extended contact.
2. Glove usage: Many gloves intended for extended contact are reusable. 
   • Check the gloves for: 
     1. Rips or punctures before and after each use
     2. Prior contamination
     3. Signs of degradation (change in color or texture)
     4. Replace gloves as soon as signs of degradation appear.
     5. Wash after removal and air dry in the laboratory.
     6. Consider wearing inner surgical gloves for extra protection.
        
        

5. Dispose of used and damaged gloves according to whether or not they're contaminated with hazardous materials.

   1. Follow the appropriate guidelines below:
      • No contamination:
        Place in regular lab trash.
      • Radioactive materials: 
        See how do I dispose of radioactive waste?
      • Chemical contamination:
        See the Hazardous Waste Program (HWP).
      • Biohazardous materials: 
        See the how do I dispose of my waste web page.
   2. ALWAYS wash your hands after removing gloves.
      • Watch a short video on correct hand washing.