OSHA 10-Hour Construction ReviewPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Easy
A construction worker is using a chipping hammer to remove concrete, generating significant vibration. Prolonged exposure to such vibration can lead to Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). While engineering and administrative controls should be prioritized, which type of gloves might be considered as supplemental PPE to mitigate this specific hazard?
- AAnti-vibration gloves
- BCut-resistant gloves
- CInsulated gloves
- DLeather work gloves
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Anti-vibration gloves
Prolonged exposure to vibration, such as from a chipping hammer, can cause Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). While engineering and administrative controls are primary, anti-vibration gloves are specifically designed with padding or dampening materials to reduce the transmission of vibration to the hands, offering supplemental protection.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Cut-resistant gloves protect against lacerations but not vibration.
- C. Insulated gloves protect against thermal hazards, not vibration.
- D. Leather gloves protect against abrasion and cuts but do not significantly reduce vibration.
Anti-Vibration Gloves
Anti-vibration gloves are a type of hand protection designed with specialized padding or dampening materials to reduce the transmission of vibration from tools to the wearer's hands and arms.
- Used for tasks involving vibrating tools (e.g., jackhammers, grinders).
- Aims to reduce the risk of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).
- Should be used in conjunction with engineering and administrative controls.
- Often certified to standards like ISO 10819.
Memory trick: Special Hazards Need Special Gloves.