Hand protection - get a grip on it

Under the OHSA, Ontario employers must provide adequate hand protection in the workplace.
Hand and Arm Protection Examples
Types of Gloves | Protect Against |
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Neoprene, rubber, or vinyl | Most chemicals |
Thick leather | Welding, rough surfaces |
Aluminized fabrics of nylon, rayon, asbestos, wool, or glass | Heat |
Rough finish | Handling slippery objects/materials |
Cotton and terry cloth | Abrasions and cuts |
Lead-lined | Radiation |
Metal mesh | Knife blades, other sharp instruments |
Insulated material often made of rubber and worn inside leather gloves | Electric shocks and burns |
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