Gloves or other protective devices worn on the hand to prevent injury to the hand or direct skin contact with sharp edges, rough, hot, or cold surfaces, and exposures to electrical hazards, biological materials, or chemical hazards
What you need to do before performing work:
1.Define work/protocols.
2.Analyze hazards. Perform risk assessment.
•Workers who work at heights higher than 6 feet are required to follow the work processes listed in Section 30.7, Required Work Processes.
•Contact an LBNL Fall Protection Competent Person using the EHSS Division “Whom to Call” directory to obtain assistance in selecting the best work controls for work involving fall protection.
3.Develop controls. •Fall-protection work controls and equipment include guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall-arrest systems, or other fall-protection measures such as the use of platform ladders. For more information, see Work Process E, Work Control Requirements) and Work Process E.3, Work Control Processes, of PUB-3000 Chapter 30.
•After your fall-protection system has been selected, inspect your PPE (if used) and follow the work controls specified to ensure your safety. See Work Process B, Fall Protection Equipment Procurement, and Work Process F, Fall Protection Equipment.