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Chapter 3: Development of Protocols
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Type Specifications Comments
Criteria to select chemical-resistant
gloves:
Type of chemicals being handled
Nature of contact (total immersion,
splash, etc.)
Duration of contact
Area requiring protection (hand only,
forearm, arm)
Size and comfort
Gloves have a “break-through” time, at
which point they are no longer
protective.
Disposable gloves are thinner than
reusable gloves, and it must be
determined whether they can withstand
immersion in a chemical for any length
of time.
Do not reuse disposable gloves.
Chemically resistant depending on the
type of chemical being used.
Some chemicals can penetrate footwear.
When should PPE be worn?
If an employee could… then…
have contact with infectious materials gloves are required
be splashed in the face a mask is required
be splashed on the body an apron is required
step in it and track it around foot protection is required
What type of training should the school provide to employees?
Employers are required to train each employee who must use PPE on the following:
x When PPE is necessary
x What kind of PPE is necessary
x How to properly put on, adjust, take off, and wear PPE
x Limitations of PPE
x Proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of PPE