Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Nitrile.rubber.gloves.are.sturdy.and.provide.protection.from.chlorinated.solvents.
such.as.trichloroethylene.and.perchloroethylene..Although.intended.for.jobs.requir-
ing. dexterity. and. sensitivity,. nitrile. gloves. stand. up. to. heavy. use. even. after. pro-
longed. exposure. to. substances. that. cause. other. gloves. to. deteriorate.. In. addition,.
nitrile.gloves.resist.abrasions,.punctures,.snags,.and.tears.
Appendix.F.provides.an.example.of.a.glove.selection.chart..Most.manufacturers.
of.gloves.have.developed.their.own.glove.selection.chart.that.should.be.used.when.
purchasing.their.brands.of.gloves.
Body ProtectIon
Employers.must.provide.body.protection.for.employees.if.they.are.threatened.with.
bodily.injury.of.one.kind.or.another.while.performing.their.jobs,.and.if.engineering,.
work.practices,.and.administrative.controls.have.failed.to.eliminate.such.hazards..
Workplace. hazards. that. could. cause. bodily. injury. include. intense. heat;. splashes.
of.hot.metals.and.other.hot.liquids;.impacts.from.tools,.machinery,.and.materials;.
cuts;. hazardous. chemicals;. contact. with. potentially. infectious. materials. such. as.
blood;.or.radiation.
As.with.all.protective.equipment,.protective.clothing.is.available.to.protect.against.
speciic.hazards..Personal.protective.equipment.must.be.provided.for.the.parts.of.the.
body.exposed.to.possible.injury..Depending.on.hazards.in.the.workplace,.employees.
may.need.to.be.provided.with.one.or.more.of.the.following:.vests,.jackets,.aprons,.
coveralls,.surgical.gowns,.or.full.body.suits..If.the.hazard.assessment.indicates.the.
need. for. full. body. protection. against. toxic. substances. or. harmful. physical. agents,.
employers.must
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Inspect.the.clothing.carefully.
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Ensure.proper.it.
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Ensure.that.protective.clothing.functions.properly.for.its.intended.use.
Protective. clothing. comes. in. a. variety. of. materials,. each. suited. to. particular.
hazards..Conduct.a.hazard.assessment.to.identify.the.sources.of.any.possible.bodily.
injury..Install.any.feasible.engineering.controls.and.institute.work.practice.controls.
to.eliminate.the.hazards..If.the.possibility.of.bodily.injury.still.exists,.provide.pro-
tective.clothing.constructed.of.material.that.will.protect.against.the.speciic.hazards.
in.your.workplace..Materials.for.protective.clothing.include.the.following:
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1.. Paper-like. iber. disposable. suits. made. of. this. material. provide. protection.
against.dust.and.splashes.
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2.. Treated.wool.and.cotton.protective.clothing.adapts.well.to.changing.work-
place. temperatures. and. is. comfortable. as. well. as. ire. resistant.. Treated.
cotton.and.wool.clothing.protects.against.dust,.abrasions,.and.rough.and.
irritating.surfaces.
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3.. Duck,. which. is. a. closely. woven. cotton. fabric,. protects. employees. against.
cuts.and.bruises.while.they.handle.heavy,.sharp,.or.rough.materials.
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4.. Leather.protective.clothing.is.often.used.to.protect.against.dry.heat.and.lame.
