Chemical Resistant Gloves Guide
Employees must wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including chemical resistant gloves, when working with dangerous substances, according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. Chemical resistant gloves protect skin from burns, abrasions and the absorption of chemicals.
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Features
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Different types of chemical resistant gloves protect against different chemicals, so choose a specific glove for each task. In addition, take note of the breakthrough time, which is how long the chemical takes to permeate through the glove. Always remove gloves before the breakthrough time.
Considerations
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If you are working with mixtures of chemicals, select chemical resistant gloves that protect against the chemical that has the shortest breakthrough time.
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Disposal
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Dispose of chemical resistant gloves in the appropriate container after use. For example, if you have contacted biologically hazardous material, dispose of gloves with other bio-hazard trash. Wash your hands after removing chemical resistant gloves.
Warning
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Always remove chemical resistant gloves before touching personal or common use items, such as computers, phones, desks, door knobs or pencils.
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