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Hand and Arm Protection - 29CFR1910.137

Employers should explore all possible engineering and work practice controls to eliminate hazards that would result in potential injury to hands and arms. Employers must ensure that employees wear appropriate protection (Protective equipment includes gloves, finger guards and arm coverings or elbow-length gloves) to protect workers against potential hazards such as; skin absorption of harmful substances, chemical or thermal burns, electrical dangers, bruises, abrasions, cuts, punctures, fractures and amputations.