THE IMPORTANCE OF GLOVE MAINTENANCE Wearers must take careful note of the condition of their gloves and replace them as soon as any degradation, contamination or damage has taken place that renders the gloves ineffective for their intended function. This is especially important for chemical-resistant gloves that offer the wearer protection from serious hazards. Check for gloves that have become brittle or cracked, softened excessively, or show signs of becoming abnormally porous. Effective protection is maintained by regular replacement of the gloves.
GLOVE SIZES
Poorly fitting gloves can cause injury due to the glove slipping and the user lacking dexterity if the glove are too loose. Use the guide below to assist with choosing the right sized glove.
WHAT’S MY GLOVE SIZE? Measure the circumference of your hand in inches or centimetres between thumb and knuckle, then locate your size in the chart.
CARE BEFORE USING GLOVES IN CHEMICAL ENVIRONMENTS
BEFORE USE
•
Make sure gloves are dry both inside and out before reusing
• Thoroughly wash and dry your hands before donning the gloves.
DURING USE
• Slightly folding the sleeve of the glove over itself will help prevent unwanted substances from coming into contact with the arms • Frequently check that the gloves are not displaying any signs of degradation or becoming porous • DO NOT use gloves beyond the recommended exposure
time, as highlighted within a COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessment.
REMOVAL
SIZE ALPHA
SIZE NUMERIC
HAND IN CENTIMETERS
HAND IN INCHES
• Always follow user instructions when removing gloves • Heavily contaminated gloves should be disposed of safely and should be removed from the hand by easing each glove off with the other until they can be safely dropped into a suitable container.
XXS
5
12.7 - 15.2
5” - 6”
XS
6
15.2 - 17.7
6” - 7”
S
7
17.7 - 20.3
7” - 8”
M
8
20.3 - 22.8
8” - 9”
CLEANING
L
9
22.8 - 25.4 9” - 10”
• Remove excess contaminant. If safe to do so, gloves may then be washed with mild detergent in warm water (provided that the contaminant does not have an adverse reaction to water) and left to dry.
XL
10
25.4 - 27.9 10” - 11”
2XL
11
27.9 - 30.4 11” - 12”
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