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You Need Your Hands
You Need Your Hands
To start on manual
Select and use the right kind of glove for the job you are going
to be performing.
Select gloves that fit.
Remove any rings, watches, or bracelets that might cut or tear
your gloves.
Wash your hands before and after wearing your gloves.
Inspect your gloves before you use them. Look for tears, holes
or cracks that might leak.
Replace gloves that are worn or torn.
Wearing and Using Gloves 2
Some gloves may be chemical specified and have a life
expectancy. Discard them after the recommended time has
expired.
After working with chemicals, hold your gloved hands under
running water to rinse away any chemicals or dirt before
removing the gloves.
Wash cotton gloves as needed.
Avoid borrowing gloves. Gloves are Personal Protective
Equipment. (PPE)
Store gloves right side out in a clean, cool, dry, ventilated
area.
Never wear gloves around powered rotating equipment -
drills, lathes, etc.
We use the following types of gloves
Polka-Dot Gloves-
light duty Vinyl disposable
gloves.
Black Rubber
Gauntlets
ASSESS THE RISK
MATCH THE GLOVE TO THE HAZARD
Look for these commonly used tasks they will help you decide
Task
Chemicals Glove Materials Type
Glove
of
Fine work requiring light Lube oil 1. Viton Thin glove
gloves Glycol 2. Nitrile (4-5mil)
Engine overhauls Condensate 3. Viton/Neoprene
Head changes Gasoline/Diesel
piston/liner replacement Fuel
seal changes/pump repairs MDEA/DEA
sample collection Frac Oil/Invert
Methanol 1. Viton Thin Glove
orifice plate changes Muds 2. Butyl Natural (5 mils )
Rubber (latex)
Rough or abrasive work Lube oil 1. Viton Summer
requiring heavy gloves Glycol 2. Nitrile
manual materials handling Condensate 3. Viton/Neoprene
pulling or stringing joints Gasoline/Diesel
line pigging Fuel
vac trucking MDEA/DEA
Frac or well completions Frac Oil/Invert
Methanol 1. Viton Winter
Muds 2. Butyl Natural Summer
Rubber (latex)
Submersion of hands into Lube oil 1. Viton Fluid at
chemicals Glycol 2. Nitrile room temp
filter changes Condensate 3. Viton/Neoprene
parts washing MDEA/DEA
piston/liner replacement Frac Oil/Invert Fluid at
tank/vessel cleaning Muds hot/cold
Varsol 1. Viton temp
Fluid at
Gasoline/Diesel
Methanol 2. Butyl Natural hot/cold
Rubber (latex) temp
Other Protective Measures
Barrier Creams
Water Repellent Creams are used to
protect your hands from caustic chemicals
Solvent-Repellent Creams are used to
protect your hands from solvents, oils, and
other organic chemicals.
Sunscreens protect your skin from the
damaging effects of the sun.
Vanishing Creams protect your skin
against mild acids, and make cleaning up
easier.
WARNING: Never substitute a barrier
cream when you should use gloves.
Remember!
PROTECT THEM !
Discussion Point
• Take 10 to 15 minutes
to discuss what the
potential Hazards to
hand’s are and any
measures to reduce the
Risk.
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