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i <br /> i <br /> Eye Protection Hand Protection <br /> • The following is a list of general eye protection: Hand protection is worn is worn to protect against: <br /> -Safetyglassas <br /> -Chemical goggles -Chemicals <br /> - Face shield -Sharp surfaces <br /> • Prescription glasses without side shields are not -Temperature extremes and <br /> acceptable. -Product protection <br /> -Safety glasses only provide protection against incidental exposure <br /> to chemicals and not chemical splashes <br /> • Ifthe probability of a chemical splash is increased due to k <br /> pouring,mixing,heating,stirring or other handling <br /> operations chemical goggles and/or face shields are <br /> necessary. <br /> �5M&A <br /> I <br /> Hand Protection Hand Protection <br /> • First select the right glove based upon Always check the glove for holes by inflating it before using it even if <br /> the haza rd by using the manufacture's it is brand new. <br /> compatibility chart. _ -Twirl the glove and trap air In it,then place the Inflated glove in water or listen <br /> -Latex gloves are usually for corrosives _ for air leakage <br /> -Nitrile gloves an be used for most -Leaks are usually found in the finger tips or in between the fingers <br /> corrosives and solvents Cuff the gloves(2 inches)to prevent chemicals running down the <br /> -Neoprene gloves are usually used against glove and onto the forearm. <br /> either corrosives or solvents <br /> -Consider the loves -Always wear both gloves <br /> g degradation and ��1 ?_��. <br /> permeation rating against the chemical that '' -Do not touch or scratch yourself wit gloves on <br /> it is being used for -Do not use the phone or touch door handles with contaminated gloves <br /> -Refrain from placing your gloved hand into chemical containers if possible <br /> Hand Protection Skin Protection <br /> • Long fingernails or sharp edged rings Skin protection is necessary when the chances of a <br /> can puncture the glove causing chemical splashing onto your skin is high. <br /> chemical exposure. da•b»• <br /> -«-•°^^ Examples of skin protection include: <br /> • Remove chemical gloves by: -Chemical apron <br /> -Wash down method -Arm guards <br /> .` <br /> -Flex wrist method =r - Non-encapsulating splash suits <br /> • Thermal gloves should be one size .r 'T ;'''.'yM Mark the front of the apron to identify the contamin: <br /> larger so they can be easily removed in ,:..i side. <br /> case of internal contact with 0tgf Your lab coat provides minimal skin protection again µ <br /> temperature extremes. chemicals. <br /> 10 <br />