Unit 2a (Hand Injury Prevention)

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    Hand protection is needed to help protect against:

    • Chemical Exposure
    • Electric Shock or Burnes
    • Mechanical Injuries
    • All of the above.
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This quiz, titled 'Unit 2A (Hand Injury Prevention)', assesses knowledge on the appropriate use of different types of gloves for material handling, carpentry, and high dexterity tasks. It emphasizes correct glove usage to prevent hand injuries, enhancing safety compliance in the workplace.

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  • 2. 

    Is this person wearing the correct gloves?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    Based on the information provided, it is stated that the person is wearing the correct gloves.

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  • 3. 

    Gloves should be inspected often to detect defects, wear, and ___________.

    • Color Fade

    • Material Breakdown

    • Style

    • Flexibility

    Correct Answer
    A. Material Breakdown
    Explanation
    Your gloves are provided to protect you agianst abrasions, cuts, chemical exposure, etc. Any degradation in the material, defects, or wear resulting in holes and tears severely decreases the glove's effectiveness. Remember, faulty gloves can be worse than no gloves at all!

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  • 4. 

    In addition to wearing gloves, it is suggested that you use moisturizing hand lotion because:

    • It helps protect against infection.

    • It helps prevent dermatitis.

    • It replenishes moisture.

    • All of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above.
    Explanation
    Because of the nature of certain gloves, your hands become more prone to dryness which can cause cracking and bleeding. Moisurizing lotions help prevent this.

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  • 5. 

    What type of gloves should this electrician be wearing?

    • Leather (as pictured with no insulation).

    • Rubber (insulated).

    • Atlas

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. Rubber (insulated).
    Explanation
    Employees should wear rubber (insulated) gloves as protection from electrical hazards. The leather gloves can be worn to protect rubber gloves from being punctured.

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  • 6. 

    The leather gloves pictured are best suited for:

    • Material Handling

    • Wet Concrete

    • Chemical Resistance

    • Welding

    Correct Answer
    A. Material Handling
    Explanation
    The leather gloves pictured are best suited for material handling because leather is a durable and protective material that can withstand the wear and tear of handling various materials. Leather gloves provide a good grip and dexterity, making them ideal for tasks that involve lifting, carrying, and moving objects. They also offer some level of protection against cuts, abrasions, and punctures, which are common hazards in material handling tasks.

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  • 7. 

    Is this person wearing the correct gloves?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    Mechanics gloves are an excellent choice for general material handling, although they are not recommended for concrete, iron work, grinding, or welding.

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  • 8. 

    Nitrile "Thin Fit" gloves are good for which applications?

    • Work with splashing chemicals.

    • Work with iron.

    • General carpentry work.

    • High dexterity work and protection against minor abrasions and snags.

    Correct Answer
    A. High dexterity work and protection against minor abrasions and snags.
    Explanation
    These gloves are great for tedious, minor work. However, they provide no impact resistance, are limited in their protection against splashing liquids and chemicals, and provide no heat resistance.

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  • 9. 

    These Atlas gloves are good for carpentry and housekeeping tasks and provide excellent wet grip, and are puncture and abrasion resistance.  However, they are not designed to (check all that apply):

    • Resist Chemicals

    • Protect against high heat and open flame.

    • Protect against small cuts.

    • None of the above.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Resist Chemicals
    A. Protect against high heat and open flame.
    Explanation
    Atlas gloves are great for protecting against small cuts and punctures, and are minor to medium abrasion resistance.

    Due to their exposed cotton, they are not suited for work with splashing liquids or chemicals, as they absorb and retain the substance. Also, they are not rated for heat resistance and will likely melt if exposed to extreme heat.

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  • 10. 

    What is wrong in this photo?

    • Workers are wearing the wrong type of gloves.

    • One worker is wearing no gloves.

    • There is nothing wrong.

    • Both A and B.

    Correct Answer
    A. Both A and B.
    Explanation
    Ideally, all of the workers would be wearing an Atlas style glove or another type that enhances grip. Also, you will notice that one worker is wearing no gloves, which makes him more prone to blisters, friction burns, and skin irritation.

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