PPE Glove Testing
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. PPE may include gloves, safety glasses and shoes, earplugs or muffs, hard hats, respirators, coveralls, vests, and full-body suits. However the effectiveness of protective clothing can wear down with use and time. We offer guidance testing services to help you get the most out of your safety gear.
In 2021, the number of workplace fatalities caused by exposure to harmful substances or environments reached nearly 800. Shockingly, around 200 of these tragic deaths were a result of exposure to temperature extremes.*
*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Glove Testing Program
According to OSHA guidelines, gloves must be tested before the first use and every six months after. We offer glove testing and recommend two sets of different colored gloves for each person to easily track which gloves are expired and which are compliant. Additionally, OSHA requires evidence of the last testing date, including a stamp on the gloves and paperwork to prove compliance.
Join Safety Specialists Jim Richmond and Brandon Chesnut as they discuss OSHA requirements, CBT’s glove testing program, and common issues they find on-site in “Ask The Expert: Rubber Insulating Gloves.” Watch now!
Need new equipment for your personnel, or concerned about the current condition of your PPE?
