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There are many situations where hand protection in the form of gloves or gauntlets is used occupationally . Such
item can provide protection against a range of hazards such as high and low temperatures, chemicals, sharp and
rough handling works.
Hand protection against chemicals:
When safety gloves are being selected for use, it is very important to choose the material of construction which
is designed to give protection against the particular hazard. Glove resistance charts are often available as
provided by the supplier (see the following example).