Unit 2a (Hand Injury Prevention)

1. Is this person wearing the correct gloves?

Yes

No

Based on the information provided, it is stated that the person is wearing the correct gloves.

Explanation

Based on the information provided, it is stated that the person is wearing the correct gloves.

2. Hand protection is needed to help protect against:

Chemical Exposure

Electric Shock or Burnes

Mechanical Injuries

All of the above.

Hand protection is needed to help protect against chemical exposure, electric shock or burns, and mechanical injuries. Chemical exposure can cause harm to the skin and can be absorbed into the body through the hands. Electric shock or burns can occur when working with electrical equipment or in environments with electrical hazards. Mechanical injuries can result from cuts, abrasions, punctures, or crushing injuries. Therefore, hand protection is necessary to prevent these potential hazards and ensure the safety of the hands.

Explanation

Hand protection is needed to help protect against chemical exposure, electric shock or burns, and mechanical injuries. Chemical exposure can cause harm to the skin and can be absorbed into the body through the hands. Electric shock or burns can occur when working with electrical equipment or in environments with electrical hazards. Mechanical injuries can result from cuts, abrasions, punctures, or crushing injuries. Therefore, hand protection is necessary to prevent these potential hazards and ensure the safety of the hands.

3. Gloves should be inspected often to detect defects, wear, and ___________.

Color Fade

Material Breakdown

Style

Flexibility

Your gloves are provided to protect you agianst abrasions, cuts, chemical exposure, etc. Any degradation in the material, defects, or wear resulting in holes and tears severely decreases the glove's effectiveness. Remember, faulty gloves can be worse than no gloves at all!

Explanation

Your gloves are provided to protect you agianst abrasions, cuts, chemical exposure, etc. Any degradation in the material, defects, or wear resulting in holes and tears severely decreases the glove's effectiveness. Remember, faulty gloves can be worse than no gloves at all!

4. What type of gloves should this electrician be wearing?

Leather (as pictured with no insulation).

Rubber (insulated).

Atlas

None

Employees should wear rubber (insulated) gloves as protection from electrical hazards. The leather gloves can be worn to protect rubber gloves from being punctured.

Explanation

Employees should wear rubber (insulated) gloves as protection from electrical hazards. The leather gloves can be worn to protect rubber gloves from being punctured.

5. In addition to wearing gloves, it is suggested that you use moisturizing hand lotion because:

It helps protect against infection.

It helps prevent dermatitis.

It replenishes moisture.

All of the above.

Because of the nature of certain gloves, your hands become more prone to dryness which can cause cracking and bleeding. Moisurizing lotions help prevent this.

Explanation

Because of the nature of certain gloves, your hands become more prone to dryness which can cause cracking and bleeding. Moisurizing lotions help prevent this.

6. The leather gloves pictured are best suited for:

Material Handling

Wet Concrete

Chemical Resistance

Welding

The leather gloves pictured are best suited for material handling because leather is a durable and protective material that can withstand the wear and tear of handling various materials. Leather gloves provide a good grip and dexterity, making them ideal for tasks that involve lifting, carrying, and moving objects. They also offer some level of protection against cuts, abrasions, and punctures, which are common hazards in material handling tasks.

Explanation

The leather gloves pictured are best suited for material handling because leather is a durable and protective material that can withstand the wear and tear of handling various materials. Leather gloves provide a good grip and dexterity, making them ideal for tasks that involve lifting, carrying, and moving objects. They also offer some level of protection against cuts, abrasions, and punctures, which are common hazards in material handling tasks.

7. Is this person wearing the correct gloves?

Yes

No

Mechanics gloves are an excellent choice for general material handling, although they are not recommended for concrete, iron work, grinding, or welding.

Explanation

Mechanics gloves are an excellent choice for general material handling, although they are not recommended for concrete, iron work, grinding, or welding.

8. Nitrile "Thin Fit" gloves are good for which applications?

Work with splashing chemicals.

Work with iron.

General carpentry work.

High dexterity work and protection against minor abrasions and snags.

These gloves are great for tedious, minor work. However, they provide no impact resistance, are limited in their protection against splashing liquids and chemicals, and provide no heat resistance.

Explanation

These gloves are great for tedious, minor work. However, they provide no impact resistance, are limited in their protection against splashing liquids and chemicals, and provide no heat resistance.

9. These Atlas gloves are good for carpentry and housekeeping tasks and provide excellent wet grip, and are puncture and abrasion resistance. However, they are not designed to (check all that apply):

Resist Chemicals

Protect against high heat and open flame.

Protect against small cuts.

None of the above.

Atlas gloves are great for protecting against small cuts and punctures, and are minor to medium abrasion resistance.

Due to their exposed cotton, they are not suited for work with splashing liquids or chemicals, as they absorb and retain the substance. Also, they are not rated for heat resistance and will likely melt if exposed to extreme heat.

Explanation

Atlas gloves are great for protecting against small cuts and punctures, and are minor to medium abrasion resistance.

Due to their exposed cotton, they are not suited for work with splashing liquids or chemicals, as they absorb and retain the substance. Also, they are not rated for heat resistance and will likely melt if exposed to extreme heat.

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10. What is wrong in this photo?

Workers are wearing the wrong type of gloves.

One worker is wearing no gloves.

There is nothing wrong.

Both A and B.

Ideally, all of the workers would be wearing an Atlas style glove or another type that enhances grip. Also, you will notice that one worker is wearing no gloves, which makes him more prone to blisters, friction burns, and skin irritation.

Explanation

Ideally, all of the workers would be wearing an Atlas style glove or another type that enhances grip. Also, you will notice that one worker is wearing no gloves, which makes him more prone to blisters, friction burns, and skin irritation.