Injury Facts
They make up about 20-27% of workplace injuries.
What are hand injuries?
This includes lifting, pulling, or applying too much force.
What is overexertion?
These can burn or irritate your skin in plating baths.
What are chemicals?
These gloves are used to avoid fingerprints on parts.
What are cotton gloves?
These injuries often develop slowly from repeated motions.
What are strain/sprain injuries?
These are the leading cause of workplace injuries.
What are strains and sprains?
Doing the same motion over and over causes this type of risk.
What is repetitive motion?
These can cause cuts when handling unfinished parts.
What are sharp edges?
These gloves are best for handling chemicals like acids.
What are nitrile gloves?
Bent wrists and extended reaching cause this.
What is awkward posture?
Most workplace injuries can be avoided by doing this.
What is following proper safety habits?
Moving parts like fan blades create this hazard.
What are equipment hazards?
These hazards can cause burns from heated parts or tanks.
What are heat hazards?
These gloves offer durability and puncture resistance.
What are supported PVC gloves?
Soreness, stiffness, and tingling are examples of this.
What are early warning signs?
This mindset means always doing the job safely—even when no one is watching.
What is personal accountability?
Reaching too far beyond your normal range increases this risk.
What is overreaching?
These hazards can cause shock or burns through contact with current.
What are electrical hazards?
These gloves provide maximum protection for harsh chemical immersion.
What are heavy-duty PVC gloves?
These injuries involve ligaments.
What are sprains?
This factor plays a major role in injuries when workers rush, ignore hazards, or fail to follow procedures.
What is human error (or unsafe behavior)?
This happens when workers put themselves directly in the path of a hazard.
What is being in the line of fire?
These hazards may not cause immediate pain but can lead to long-term damage over time.
What are repetitive motion hazards (or cumulative trauma hazards)?
This must be matched correctly with the task to ensure proper hand protection.
What is glove selection?
Ignoring early warning signs of discomfort can lead to this.
What are serious or chronic injuries?