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SAFEWORK NSW ARE YOU USING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ( PPE ) FOR HANDLING GLASS? GAUNTLET / FOREARM PROTECTION APRON / TORSO PROTECTION LONG PANTS SAFETY BOOTS EYE PROTECTION LONG SLEEVES CUT / SLIP RESISTANT GLOVES Higher number offers better protection Which level do I choose? 5 Extreme cut hazards: heavy metal stamping, plate glass handling, meat and poultry, some pulp and paper applications 4 High cut hazards: metal stamping, sheet metal handling, glass handling food services 3 Moderate cut hazards: light metal stamping, light-duty glass handling applications 2 Low cut hazards: construction, automotive assembly, packaging, some masonry applications 1 Nuisance cut: paper cuts, automotive maintenance, parts assembly, material handling * Theserecommendationsareofgeneralnatureandarenotspecifictoeveryone’s needs.Alwaysensureyourselectedglovecomplieswiththemandatedsafety standardrecommendedforyourapplication. Other PPE may be required specific to the workplace and hazards Catalogue No. SW08407 Website www.safework.nsw.gov.au © Copyright SafeWork NSW 1117
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SAFEWORK NSW
ARE YOU USING PERSONALPROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT(PPE) FOR HANDLING GLASS?
GAUNTLET/ FOREARMPROTECTION
APRON/TORSOPROTECTION
LONG PANTS
SAFETY BOOTS
EYE PROTECTION
LONG SLEEVES
CUT/SLIPRESISTANTGLOVES
Higher number offers better protection
Which level do I choose?
5 Extreme cut hazards: heavy metal stamping, plate glass handling, meat and poultry, some pulp and paper applications
4 High cut hazards: metal stamping, sheet metal handling, glass handling food services
3 Moderate cut hazards: light metal stamping, light-duty glass handling applications
2 Low cut hazards: construction, automotive assembly, packaging, some masonry applications
1 Nuisance cut: paper cuts, automotive maintenance, parts assembly, material handling
*�These�recommendations�are�of�general�nature�and�are�not�specific�to�everyone’s�needs.�Always�ensure�your�selected�glove�complies�with�the�mandated�safety�standard�recommended�for�your�application.
Other PPE may be required specific to the workplace and hazards
Catalogue No. SW08407 Website www.safework.nsw.gov.au © Copyright SafeWork NSW 1117
