OSHA 10-Hour Construction ReviewPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Medium
A worker is performing tasks that involve handling large, irregularly shaped objects with sharp edges and potential for crushing injuries. Which combination of hand protection features is most appropriate?
- AKnit gloves with thermal insulation
- BLatex gloves for chemical splash protection
- CLeather gloves with cut and puncture resistance and impact protection
- DLightweight cotton gloves with a dotted grip
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Leather gloves with cut and puncture resistance and impact protection
Handling objects with sharp edges requires cut and puncture resistance, while the potential for crushing injuries necessitates impact protection. Leather gloves often provide a good balance of durability and dexterity for such tasks.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Thermal gloves are for temperature extremes, not mechanical hazards like cuts, punctures, or impacts.
- B. Latex gloves are for chemical protection and offer no significant defense against mechanical hazards.
- D. Cotton gloves offer minimal protection against cuts, punctures, or crushing injuries.
Hand Protection Selection
Selecting the right gloves involves matching glove properties to specific hazards encountered in the task.
- Hazards: Abrasion, cut, puncture, impact, chemical, electrical, thermal.
- Materials: Leather, synthetic, coated fabrics, specialized blends.
- Features: Grip, dexterity, insulation, vibration dampening.
Memory trick: Sharp Edges and Crushing Force? Leather with Layers is the Source!