Halliburton Hand/Finger Injury Prevention

1. Halliburton Hand/Finger Injury Prevention Renee Huntman, MS, CSP

2. Hand/Finger Injuries

3. Objective To minimize the risk of exposure to hazards associated with hands and arms.

4. Gloves • Gloves provide protection to fingers, hands, and sometimes wrists and forearms. The types of gloves range from common cotton work gloves to highly specialized gloves used in specific industries. • Many gloves are rated as being safe for use with certain kinds of chemicals. Read the manufacturer's chemical resistance charts before selecting gloves. Charts rate each glove material for its resistance to specific chemicals.

5. General Glove Use • Do not wear gloves when working directly around rotating parts. • Use gloves designed to protect against specific hazards of the job being performed. • Use impermeable rubber gloves (e.g. butyl, PVC, neoprene, etc.) when handling corrosive chemicals (acids and alkalis), cleansers or petroleum products. • Use leather gloves or leather reinforced gloves with metal stitching when handling rough or abrasive materials. • Use metal mesh or cut resistant fiber gloves when working with sharp objects such as knives and saws.

6. Chemical Hazard Protection • Chemical protective gloves are available in a range of materials including natural rubber, neoprene, nitrile, butyl, PVC, PVA and Viton. The correct glove to select varies with the chemical handled (see permeation rate chart in the guidelines). • Gloves used to handle toxic chemicals are determined by the breakthrough time, permeation rate, penetration rate, and the degradation rate of the glove. • Use chemically resistant gloves when handling chemicals including liquids, particles and gases. • Make sure gloves are capable of maintaining their level of protection throughout the time of the task.

7. Abrasion Material Protection • Use gloves made of metal mesh or cut resistant fibers such as Kevlar to protect against sharp object and abrasions. • Use leather gloves to protect against abrasive materials.

8. General Hand Protection • Use rubber, plastic or knit gloves to resist cuts and abrasions. • Use rubber gloves to repel liquids or in wet conditions. • Leather and cotton knit gloves should only be used to protect against minimal risk to health and safety.

9. Glove Maintenance • Maintain gloves in good condition. • Replace gloves if torn or deteriorated. • Replace gloves if saturated with liquid chemicals. • Clean and inspect rubber gloves before and after each use. Dispose of gloves with holes or cracks.

10. Glove Fit • Gloves should be long enough to cover the arm well above wrist, leaving no gap between glove and coat or shirt sleeve. Gloves too short or too small can cause hand fatigue and gloves that are too large are clumsy to work with.

11. Mechanix Gloves General Purpose Glove Good all-around glove for basic hand protection without loss of dexterity Provides protection against cuts, abrasions, and snags Glove fits tightly around hand and has adjustable cuff Not for use around flame or spark Machine washable – do not machine dry! Available Sizes: S,M,L,XL,XXL

12. Ansell PowerFlex General Purpose PowerFlex gloves provide a combination of cut, abrasion, and puncture resistance; superior wet and dry grip; and unbelievable comfort. The gloves are ergonomically designed with a soft gray, seamless poly/cotton knit liner that’s palm-dipped with a textured, natural rubber coating. Uses Material Handling, working with hand tools, grip-slip resistant for most uses. Ansell Part # 80-100 Available Sizes: 8,9,10

13. Top Grain Leather Drivers Glove General Purpose Top Grain Leather Driver Part # GDR23B Available Size: Large

14. Ansell HyFlex Static Control Assembly w/ESD Working with fine parts, grip, EDS areas, Dexterity – precise easy to grasp. Ansell Part # 11-100 Available Sizes: 7,8,9,10

15. Ansell HyFlex Static Control HyFlex CR has a cut-resistant stretch Kevlar® liner; is coated and is an excellent choice when working with sharp-edged materials and tools. The stretch Kevlar lining provides a comfortable fit with protection from nuisance nicks and abrasion and the extended cuff offers extra cut protection around the wrist. Uses: Working with sharp objects; X-acto blades, knives, scribes, & banding. Ansell Part # 11-500 Available Sizes: 8,9,10,11

16. Ansell HyFlex Lite Where dexterity is the key factor, HyFlex Lite is the perfect choice. Electronic Assembly Ansell Part # 11-600 Available Size: 10

17. Ansell Dura-Touch Vinyl Disposables Uses: Washing parts, tools covered with product or chemical, working with skin irritants, one time use. Vinyl Disposables – Laboratory Work Ansell Part # 34-500 Available Size: XL

18. Ansell Sol-Vex Sol-Vex gloves are made of a high-performance nitrile compound which provides an outstanding combination of strength and chemical resistance. When exposed to aromatic and petroleum solvents, as well as caustics and animal fats, Sol-Vex gloves have proven to be a superior choice over rubber or neoprene. Sol-Vex gloves won’t swell, weaken, or degrade, and they offer better protection against snags, punctures, abrasions, and cuts. Uses: Washing parts, tools covered with product or chemical, working with skin irritants, one time use. Ansell Part # 37-185

19. Best Glove Derma Thin Disposable Gloves Uses: Washing parts, tools covered with product or chemical, working with skin irritants, one time use. Best Part # 1005 Available Size: Medium

20. Kimberly Clark Safeskin Controlled Blue Nitrile Gloves Uses: Washing parts, tools covered with product or chemical, working with skin irritants, one time use. Kimberly Clark Part # HC250N, HC350N,HC450N Available Sizes: Medium, Large, X-Large

21. MAPA StanSolv A-15 Uses: Washing parts, tools covered with product or chemical, working with skin irritants, one time use. MAPA Part # 479411 & 479419 Available Size: 9,11

22. Ansell Crusader Flex Heat Resistant Uses: Pulling tools out of ovens, working with hot parts or tools, working temp up to 400 deg. F. Ansell Part # 42-325

23. Halliburton Hand/Finger Injury PreventionQuestions? Renee Huntman, MS, CSP