Hand protection is essential in any workplace, from labs to construction sites. Potential hazards in the workplace that employees could be exposed to without proper hand protection include skin absorption of toxic or harmful substances, chemical burns, thermal burns, electrical dangers, bruises, abrasions, cuts, punctures, fractures and amputations.
Protective equipment is designed to mitigate and reduce these risks. PPE comes in many forms, such as gloves, finger guards, and arm coverings. Gloves are the most commonly seen within any workplace. …
