OSHA 10-Hour Construction ReviewPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Medium
A construction worker is performing tasks that involve handling rough, abrasive materials like bricks and concrete blocks. Which type of hand protection is most appropriate to prevent cuts, scrapes, and blisters from these materials?
- ALeather or heavy-duty fabric gloves
- BCotton gloves
- CInsulated rubber gloves
- DLatex disposable gloves
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Leather or heavy-duty fabric gloves
Leather or heavy-duty fabric gloves provide excellent resistance to abrasion, cuts, and scrapes, making them ideal for handling rough construction materials like bricks and concrete blocks.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Cotton gloves offer minimal protection against cuts and abrasions.
- C. Insulated rubber gloves are for electrical hazards and do not provide adequate abrasion resistance.
- D. Latex disposable gloves are for chemical splash or biological hazards, not abrasive materials.
Abrasion-Resistant Gloves
Gloves designed to protect hands from friction, rubbing, and scraping, commonly made from materials like leather, aramid fibers, or specialty synthetic blends.
- Essential for handling rough or coarse materials.
- Protects against cuts, scrapes, and blisters.
- Material choice depends on the specific level of abrasion resistance needed.
Memory trick: Rough materials? Leather is your 'tough' choice!