What are the OSHA glove requirements?
OSHA's 1910.138 standards mandate that employers supply hand protection to staff members who work with dangerous materials. Employees need hand protection to avoid serious injuries from extreme temperatures. Before deployment, work gloves must undergo testing in different conditions to ensure they fit the requirements of hazardous work environments.
How to clean work gloves?
Begin by shaking the gloves to eliminate dust and debris. After removing dust and debris, use mild soap mixed with warm water to rinse the gloves. For machine-washing gloves, choose cold water and mild detergent while setting the machine to a quick wash cycle. Manual washing should be used to maintain the protective layer of work gloves.
How to measure glove size?
Determine your glove size by measuring the widest part of your dominant hand's circumference while leaving the thumb out of the measurement. Then determine the distance between the middle fingertip and your palm base. Our available glove sizes span from XXS through 4XL.
What kind of gloves should you use when working with very high temperatures?
Our selection includes safety gloves that are specially developed to protect against high-temperature conditions.
- Heat-resistant gloves deliver optimal protection by being heat and cut resistant to ensure durable hand safety.
- Kevlar gloves rank as the top alternative choice since they offer exceptional durability and flexibility to protect hands from extreme temperatures.
What steps should I take to select the appropriate gloves needed for my work?
Select gloves with durability that enables smooth work operations and proper safety measures when facing tasks with threats like abrasions and extreme temperatures or exposure to harmful substances.