We
are happy to provide links to other websites that we feel provide
useful information in the areas of safety gloves, work gloves, and
personal protective equipment. Many of the links are to academic
institutions that provide the research and standards for safety gloves
and work gloves. Please note that we are not responsible for the
content of other sites. Websites change over time, so if you find any
of the links provided on this page no longer work, or you feel they
refer to a site that is inappropriate, please feel free to send us an
email. - International Glove Association
The
mission of the International Glove Association is to build an
association that improves manufacturing and distribution of hand
protection. - Personal Protective Equipment
Resources
from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for Personal
Protective Equipment, such as gloves and safety wear, for the workplace. - Types of Personal Protective Equipment
An
in-depth .pdf publication from the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration outlining the various types of Personal Protective
Equipment needed in the workplace. Includes description of various
protective and safety gloves. - Gloves as Personal Protective Equipment
Educational
information from Princeton University about the importance of gloves in
preventing infection from sources such as blood. Article notes that PPE
is "proven to be the single most effective precaution to avoid
exposure". - Material Safety Data Sheet Information
Another
useful page from Princeton University, this one explaining in
accessible language the role and importance of Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS). OSHA equires manufacturers or distributors of hazardous
materials to assess the physical and health hazards of a chemical or
product. This information must be included in the MSDS. - Glove Protection Against Avian Flu
Helpul article from Medical News Today concerning the use of nitrile gloves in combating the disease. - Protective Clothing and Gloves for Lab Safety
Helpful
page from Princeton University concerning protection from hazardous
substances in laboratory settings. Includes section on choosing
appropriate gloves, including butyl, neoprene, nitrile, pvc and latex
gloves.
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