Choosing the right glove for the job is a process that involves considering all of the possible hazards, reviewing current practices and worker compliance, reviewing past injury history and determining recent process changes. All of these factors come into play when making glove recommendations.
What types of injuries? A useful tool in selecting hand protection is performing a hand protection survey. This audit should start with a review of hand injuries and near misses at each work area. Looking closely at what types of injuries have taken place at a given work site and the severity of the injury will determine the level of protection needed.