Personal Protective Equipment - Hand Protection

Hand injuries are among the most common and preventable workplace injuries across all industries. This comprehensive course, PPE Hand Protection, is designed to equip workers, supervisors, and safety professionals with the essential knowledge needed to protect one of the most important tools in any job—the hands. Covering everything from identifying hazards to selecting the right type of gloves, this course ensures that participants gain the skills to stay protected and compliant with OSHA regulations.

Through four structured lectures, learners will explore a wide range of hand hazards including cuts, abrasions, punctures, burns, crush injuries, and exposure to hazardous chemicals and extreme temperatures. The course also discusses glove selection based on task, material type, and environmental factors, along with detailed information on OSHA standard CFR 1910.138. Special emphasis is placed on how to care for gloves, when to replace them, how to safely remove contaminated gloves, and when gloves should not be worn at all.

Participants will leave this course with a practical understanding of how to match the right glove to the job, how to prevent skin disorders, and how to avoid common glove-related mistakes. Whether you are a new hire or a seasoned worker, this course will help you keep your hands protected on the job.