Just as not all masks suit each circumstance, gloves vary according to their safety suitability.

“PPE gloves in particular, can easily be encouraged as a daily habit by being made available on site through vending machines at entrances and other common areas on a site,” he says. “The dangers of hazardous chemicals do not discriminate, and PPE gloves are often the last line of defence against a workplace injury, which is why it is important to have a comprehensive understanding of how simple PPE items like gloves can mitigate the risk of incidental exposure to chemicals.”

But how does one judge the quality of a pair of gloves protection against certain chemicals, and mitigate risk of incidental exposure in the workplace?

According to Brendan: “Not all PPE gloves are created equally.”

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