How to Use Cut-Resistant Gloves Properly?

Cut-resistant glove is one type of safety gloves specifically designed to protect hands from cuts. Proper use of cut-resistant gloves is an important step in ensuring workplace safety. Here are some key usage tips and precautions:

 

Choose the right cut-resistant gloves

------Choose the right size. Gloves should fit hands appropriately, neither too tight nor too loose. Overly tight gloves restrict blood circulation, causing hand fatigue and discomfort. Overly loose gloves are awkward and prone to falling off.

------Ensure sufficient protection. Choose cut-resistant gloves that provide adequate protection based on the needs of work environment. For example, in environments requiring a high level of cut resistance, steel wire cut-resistant gloves should be selected over synthetic yarn cut-resistant gloves.

 

Consider the context of use

------Avoid using cut-Resistant gloves in electrically conductive environments or equipment. Cut-resistant gloves are not designed for use in electrical environments, so avoid wrapping them around electrical wires or equipment to prevent electric shock and entanglement hazards.

------Understand the limitations of gloves. Cut-resistant gloves can effectively protect against cuts from sharp blades like knives, but they are not shear-proof, puncture-proof or cut-proof. Therefore, caution is still required when handling hard objects such as nails and knife tips.

 

Donning and removing correctly

------Pre-donning Inspection. Inspect gloves for damage or wear to ensure their integrity.

------Proper donning. Plac gloves on your hands flat, ensuring that fingers and palms are completely covered.

------Be careful to avoid contact of harmful substances on the gloves with your skin and clothing when removing gloves,, which could cause secondary contamination.

 

Maintenance and replacement regularly

------Regular cleaning. Clean gloves regularly with soapy water (50°C) or boiled water (50°C) mixed with cleaning fluid to keep them clean and hygienic.

------Avoid hard objects. When cleaning, do not strike gloves with hard objects to avoid damaging their cut-resistant properties.

------Prompt replacement. If you notice any damage or wear on your gloves during use, especially if there are holes larger than 1㎡, replace them immediately! 

 

In summary, the proper use of cut-resistant gloves requires selecting appropriate size and type, paying attention to the intended use, properly donning & removing them, regularly maintaining & replacing them, and following other relevant precautions. These measures will help to improve work safety and protect hands from cut injuries.