| Document ID (ISN) | 76858 |
| CIS number |
01-727 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7176-1828-5 |
| Year |
2001 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSG 206
|
| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Cost and effectiveness of chemical protective gloves for the workplace |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, Jan. 2001. iv, 24p. Illus. 8 ref. Price: GBP 8.50. |
| Abstract |
This guidance booklet provides practical advice to employers on the cost and effectiveness of chemical protective gloves used in the workplace. Main topics covered: legal requirements; cost factors (purchase and replacement; comfort and dexterity; protection level; storage, maintenance and disposal; training); glove resistance to permeation, penetration and degradation; selection of suitable protective gloves. Appendices include examples of cost calculations of protective glove programmes, as well as permeation, penetration and degradation resistance test methods and standards. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
protective gloves; cost of safety; training material; chemical products; United Kingdom |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
strength of materials; economic aspects; training manuals |
| Document type |
C - Training manuals, audiovisual material |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Personal protection
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
OSH training
Hand and arm protection
Economic aspects
|
