It's the Law!
- OSHA Regulation Standard 29 CFR, Hand Protection – 1910.138a
General requirements:
“Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances …” - OSHA Regulation Standard 29 CFR, Hand Protection – 1910.138b
Selection:
“Employers shall base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified.”