Why this matters
Skin takes in chemicals and gets cuts, burns, and dermatitis. The wrong glove can make things worse.
What to cover
- Choose gloves for the hazard: cut, chemical, heat, or grip.
- Check them for holes before you use them.
- Remove them without touching the outside.
- Wash your hands before eating or smoking.
- Use barrier cream where the label advises it.
- Change gloves when they're torn or soaked through.
Ask the crew
- Which gloves do you use for chemicals?
- How do you check them?
- What do you do with used ones?
One thing to do today
Make sure the right gloves are stocked for each task.
