Glove Basics
Where are safety gloves located at in the plant?
Fastenal machines and storeroom.
You are handling a box cutter with sharp edges. What glove would you use for this task?
Cut-resistant gloves.
True or False:
In 2025, there were over 1,000,000 hand-injuries in the US.
True.
True or False:
If you're wearing gloves, your hands are automatically protected from any hazard.
False.
You noticed lubricant spilled on the ground next to a pump that was just serviced by mechanics. You take the initiative to clean the spill. What glove would you use?
Nitrile gloves.
Complete the glove mentality sentence:
"I shouldn't wear gloves unless there's a hazard, I should always wear gloves unless..."?
"the gloves pose a hazard."
Before putting on a pair of gloves, what steps should you take?
1) Choose the right glove for the task.
2) Inspect them for damage.
3) Choose the right glove size.
As you’re doing a safety gemba walk, you notice the electricians performing a task in a tight spot, with their hands close to two metal parts. You notice one of the electricians hits his hand when attempting to pry a fixture and hurts his hand. What glove would you recommend using for this specific task?
Impact resistant gloves.
List all 7 glove types in the plant:
1) General purpose.
2) Impact-resitant.
3) Winter general purpose glove.
4) Nitrate gloves.
5) Welding leather.
6) Cow hide leather.
7) PVC dipped.