| Document ID (ISN) | 104586 |
| CIS number |
06-196 |
| Year |
2003 |
| Convention or series no. |
BGR 200
|
| Author(s) |
Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften (HVBG) |
| Title |
Use of protective gloves and gauntlets against laceration and piercing caused by knives |
| Original title |
Benutzung von Stechschutzhandschuhen und Armschützern [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburgerstrasse 449, 50939 Köln, Germany, Apr. 2003. 28p. Illus. |
| Internet access |
http://www.hvbg.de/d/fa-psa/service/pdf/bgr200.pdf [in German]
|
| Abstract |
This Directive of the German Mutual Occupational Accident Insurance Association applies to the selection and use of protective gloves and gauntlets against laceration and piercing caused by knives that employers are required to provide to their employees according to the provisions of the law on occupational safety and health. It defines the various types of protection of the upper extremities (short- or long-cuff gloves, gauntlet gloves, thumb protectors), criteria for selecting a suitable type of glove and rules for their use, hygiene, maintenance, repair and storage. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
protective gloves; arm guards; hand knives; Germany |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
protective clothing; responsibilities of employers; labelling; safety and health training; personal protective equipment; directive; hazard evaluation |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Personal protection
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Hand and arm protection
Hand and portable tools
|
