WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Gloves – of materials such as nitrile, poly vinyl chloride, natural rubber (latex) and butyl rubber – are an important way you can protect yourself from injury when using chemicals.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

No one glove can protect against all types of chemicals, and no one glove can protect forever against the chemical it’s designed to safeguard you from. Gloves break down and deteriorate with use. EXAMPLE At work, John’s hands were frequently immersed in solvent used to degrease parts. His hands were red, cracked and sore despite regular application of hand cream. The plant’s occupational health nurse asked him what materials […]