Aiming for Zero Workplace Accidents! How to Choose the Right Protective Gloves [Environmental Measures VOL.8]

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This time, we will focus on cut injuries and chemical damage, which are believed to be prevalent not only in labor accidents but also in near misses, and explain the characteristics of protective gloves and their proper usage. Work that requires protective equipment occurs not only in manufacturing but also in various industries. Among the many types of protective gear, gloves in particular come in a wide variety, and there may be cases where they are used improperly, reused, or not used at all despite the work being hazardous. However, allowing such situations to persist leads to the neglect of [unsafe behaviors] and [unsafe conditions], as discussed in VOL.3, which increases the likelihood of labor accidents. In 2023, "cuts and abrasions" ranked fifth (5.61%) in labor accidents, while "contact with harmful substances" ranked thirteenth (0.45%). However, it is believed that there are potentially many more near misses that did not result in labor accidents. This time, we will focus on the more frequent cut injuries and chemical damage, discussing the characteristics of each type of protective glove and their proper usage.

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