Gloves pose a risk during the operation of rotating equipment!
Rotating parts on equipment such as drills and lathes can pose a serious danger to your fingers and hands.
Rotating parts can “catch” certain types of gloves, thus entangling your fingers or hands in the device.
Serious injury accidents occur in many similar situations, mainly because:
- Gloves are used where they shouldn’t be.
– Because the wrong gloves were used (incorrect selection)
How can you protect yourself from harm?
Follow standard work instructions:
- They will indicate suitable and safe gloves for operating the equipment.
Equipment warning signs and safety reminders:
- Proper and safe equipment will display a warning sign about the risk of gloves in a prominent place on the equipment.
– Please pay attention to and obey this is a warning sign or safety tip.
Keep an eye on your tasks:
- Avoid distractions and focus on your work.
– Try to keep your hands away from the equipment especially in dangerous positions.
When should you wear gloves? What do you wear?
Leather gloves:
- Protect your hands from rough surfaces.
– Suitable for handling or handling materials.
Impact resistant gloves:
- In the work environment where heavy objects are frequently moved, impact resistant gloves can effectively absorb the shock and impact during the handling process, and protect the joints and bones of the hand from injury.
Cut resistant gloves:
- Protect your hands from knives, sharp surfaces and objects.
– Wear knives and other hand tools when using them.
Mechanic gloves:
- Mechanical gloves are mainly used to protect hands from mechanical injuries, enhance physical operation, meet the requirements of precision or heavy work, and provide anti-cut, anti-sting, anti-slip, and anti-static functions to ensure work safety and efficiency.
Gloves should fit your hands.
The wrong size gloves could put you at risk!
Always use the right gloves when working!
The following are general recommendations for the scope of glove use:
Wear the right gloves when working from home
Post time: Jun-05-2024