S6 Ep312: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 312 | Glove Selection And Use

https://jo.my/yduneyGlove Selection And UseWhy glove selection matters for hand safetyToday’s focus is on selecting and using hand safety gloves. Cuts, pinches, and caught-in hazards show up fast in a busy facility. A torn carton edge. A sharp banding strap. A pallet shift that grabs your finger. It only takes one slip.Gloves help, but only when you choose the right pair and wear them correctly. The wrong glove can be a problem in its own right. Too loose and it snags. Too thin and it fails. Too bulky, and you lose grip. That’s when hands get hurt.Common glove mistakes that lead to injuriesI’ve seen people grab the “closest pair” and call it good. That’s how you end up using light-duty gloves on a sharp task. Or wearing coated gloves while handling chemicals. Or keeping the same pair for weeks because “they still look fine.” Meanwhile, the fingertips are worn down, and the liner is ripped. You can’t see every weakness until it’s too late.Glove selection and use you can trustHere are a few tips to assist you with glove selection and use for hand safety: Match the glove to the hazard. Cut-resistant gloves for blades and sharp edges. Chemical-resistant gloves for liquids. Heat gloves for hot parts. If you’re unsure, ask. Guessing doesn’t protect you. Check gloves before every use. Look for holes, tears, thinning spots, and split seams. Flip them over. Check the fingertips. A glove with damage is a glove that won’t do its job. Replace gloves when they’re compromised. Don’t “stretch” glove life. If the grip coating is worn, the liner is frayed, or the glove has been soaked in a chemical, replace it. No debate. Take the gloves off safely. Peel them off so the dirty outside doesn’t come into contact with your skin. Keep used gloves out of break areas and off work surfaces. Contamination travels. Know when not to wear gloves. Some rotating tools and moving equipment can grab a glove and pull your hand in. That’s a caught-in hazard. Follow your facility rules for tasks where bare hands and guards are the safer choice. “As always, these are potential tips. Please be sure to follow the rules and regulations of your specific facility.”Build better habits around gloves and hand safetyHand safety glove selection isn’t a one-time choice. It’s a routine. Grab the right glove. Check it. Use it. Replace it. Simple. Consistent.And stay alert to the task change. If you switch from box handling to chemical wipe-down, your gloves should change too. Your hands tell the story of your work. Let’s keep that story injury-free.Thank you for being part of another episode of Warehouse Safety Tips.Until we meet next time - have a great week, and STAY SAFE!#Safety #SafetyCulture #StaySafe #SafetyFirst #HandSafety #GloveSelection #CutProtection #PinchPointSafety #PPE #MaterialHandlingSafety #FacilitySafety