AS/NZS 2161.1:2000

1 - AS/NZS 2161.1: 2000 OCCUPATIONAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES - SELECTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - 1 SCOPE
6 - 2 OBJECTIVE
6 - 3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 4 DEFINITIONS
6 - 4.1 Breakthrough time
7 - 4.2 Decontamination
7 - 4.3 Degradation
7 - 4.4 Disposal
7 - 4.5 Glove
7 - 4.6 Hazard
7 - 4.7 Hazard identification
7 - 4.8 Penetration
7 - 4.9 Permeation
7 - 4.10 Risk
7 - 4.11 Steady-state permeation rate
7 - 4.12 Surface cleaning
7 - 5 HAND AND ARM PROTECTION PROGRAM
8 - 6 HAZARDS, RISKS AND CONTROL METHODS
8 - 7 SELECTION OF GLOVES
8 - 7.1 General
9 - 7.2 Selection protocol
9 - 8 USE AND MAINTENANCE
9 - 8.1 General
10 - 8.2 Information training supervision
10 - 8.3 Supply
10 - 8.4 Inspection before and after use
10 - 8.5 Care of gloves
10 - 8.6 Storage
10 - 9 DISPOSAL
12 - APPENDIX A - PROTECTION AGAINST CHEMICALS
12 - A1 SCOPE
12 - A2 SELECTION
12 - A3 DISCUSSION
13 - APPENDIX B - CORRECT FITTING OF GLOVES
13 - B1 SCOPE
13 - B2 APPLICATION
13 - B3 METHOD

Sets out guidance on the selection, use and maintenance of various types of gloves, especially those specified in the other parts of the AS/NZS2161 series. The draft discusses different hazards specific to hand and arms, as well as possible risks in the workplace, and various methods of control.

This Standard sets out recommendations to achieve hand protection against hazards experienced in the workplace. It gives guidance on the following:(a) Selection —Aspects to be taken into account when determining the type of glove appropriate to the particular usage and the envisaged hazards as well as disposal of the gloves.(b) Use—Practices to be followed for the different types of gloves.(c) Maintenance — Safe and hygienic practices to be followed in the decontamination/cleaning, storage and reissue of gloves to maintain the performance as appropriate.The Standard does not include requirements for the performance or testing of gloves, as these are specified separately in other parts of the AS/NZS 2161 series, AS/NZS 2225, AS/NZS 4011 and AS/NZS 4179 as appropriate.

First published as AS Z4-1952.Second edition 1963.Revised and redesignated AS 2161-1978.Jointly revised and redesignated in part as AS/NZS 2161.1:2000. Originated as AS Z4-1952. Previous edition AS 2161-1978. Jointly revised and redesignated in part as AS/NZS 2161.1:2000.