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Hand Protection Safety

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Hand Protection Safety

Course Overview

eTraining's Hand Protection Safety course is built to 29 CFR 1910.138, the OSHA standard that tells employers to select hand protection and require workers to use it. Two parts cover the hazards gloves are meant to stop, the glove types and what each one actually protects against, how a glove gets chosen for a specific chemical, and how to inspect, store and replace it.

  • Learn the seven hand hazards 29 CFR 1910.138 names, from skin absorption to temperature extremes.
  • Match the glove to the job: chemical type, contact time, grip, dexterity and cut resistance.
  • Take it online at your own pace, pass the final exam at 70% and print your Certificate of Completion.
  • 30 minutes, self-paced
  • Instant certificate
  • Mobile friendly
$25.00

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The course runs two parts. Part 1 covers the hazards and the glove types, Part 2 covers selection, use and care. Each part closes with its own quiz.

  • The hand hazards 29 CFR 1910.138 names: skin absorption, severe cuts, abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns and temperature extremes.
  • Why engineering and work practice controls come before gloves.
  • Glove types and what each protects against: leather, aluminized, fabric and coated fabric, chemical resistant, insulating rubber, Kevlar and steel mesh.
  • Electrical insulating glove classes and their voltage ratings.
  • The ANSI/ISEA and ASTM glove performance standards.
  • Choosing a glove: chemical type, nature and duration of contact, grip, dexterity and allergy.
  • Reading a safety data sheet to pick a glove for a named chemical.
  • Putting gloves on and taking them off without spreading contamination.
  • Inspecting, cleaning and storing gloves, including the water test for pinholes.
  • When to replace a glove, and when to dispose of it rather than reuse it.

OSHA Standard29 CFR 1910.138
Course Duration30 minutes
Format100% online, fully narrated with photos and interactivity
Passing Score70% on final exam
CertificatePersonalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
LanguagesEnglish
Device CompatibilityDesktop, tablet, and smartphone
ProgressProgress saved automatically, stop and restart without losing your place
Instructor SupportAccess professional instructors for guidance and answers to your course-related questions.
AcceptedOur courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.

Designed for people who put gloves on to do their job, and for whoever decides which gloves they are handed

  • Construction workers handling sharp materials, tools and equipment
  • Manufacturing and assembly workers
  • Chemical handling and laboratory workers
  • Welders, cutters and metalworkers
  • Maintenance and facility workers who use hand tools
  • Healthcare workers handling sharps and chemical disinfectants
  • Food processing and meat packing workers
  • Automotive repair technicians and mechanics
  • Electricians and utility workers
  • Safety officers responsible for PPE selection

Anywhere the hand is the part of the body closest to the hazard.

  • Construction and building trades
  • Manufacturing and assembly operations
  • Chemical processing and laboratory work
  • Healthcare and medical facilities
  • Food processing and meat packing
  • Automotive repair and manufacturing
  • Welding and metal fabrication
  • Oil and gas operations
  • Electrical and utility work
  • Agriculture and landscaping

Hand Protection or the Full PPE Course?

Hand protection is one of seven PPE categories. eTraining sells it on its own and inside a course that covers all seven, and the right buy depends on how much of the body is exposed.

  • Hand Protection Safety. You are on it. Thirty minutes on gloves alone: the hazards, every glove type, choosing one for a named chemical, and the inspection and replacement decisions that follow.
  • Personal Protective Equipment Safety. The breadth course. Head, eye and face, foot, hearing, hand, body and respiratory protection across 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I. It has a hand section, at the depth a general course allows. View the Personal Protective Equipment Safety
  • Body Protection Safety. The other single-category course, covering chemical protective clothing and the four EPA levels of protection. Buy it alongside this one where the chemical reaches past the wrist. View the Body Protection Safety
  • Personal Protective Equipment for the Competent Person. For the person who signs the hazard assessment rather than the person wearing the glove. Forty-five to sixty minutes across 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I. View the Personal Protective Equipment for the Competent Person

If hands are the exposure, this course is enough on its own. If your crew needs the whole picture once, buy the general PPE course and add this one for the people in gloves all day.

 

What Does OSHA Require for Hand Protection?

Two sentences carry it. 29 CFR 1910.138(a) requires employers to select and require the use of appropriate hand protection where hands are exposed, and (b) says the selection is based on an evaluation rather than a preference.

  • The duty sits on the employer. Paragraph (a) names the hazards it covers: skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts or lacerations, severe abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns, and harmful temperature extremes. Where those are present, gloves are not optional.
  • Selection is evidence-based, not habit. 29 CFR 1910.138(b) bases the choice on the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task, the conditions present, the duration of use, and the hazards identified. The glove you always ordered is not an answer to that.
  • The training requirement is in a different section. 1910.138 says nothing about training. 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1) is where it lives, and it lists five things: when PPE is necessary, what is necessary, how to don, doff, adjust and wear it, its limitations, and its care, maintenance, useful life and disposal.
  • The worker has to show they understood. Under 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(2) each employee demonstrates an understanding of that training and the ability to use the equipment properly before doing work that requires it. A completion certificate records the training, not the demonstration.

Buy the course for the five subjects in (f)(1). Keep the hazard assessment and the demonstration alongside it, because those are the parts a course cannot do for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Hand Protection Safety.

Yes. Upon passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher, you can immediately print a certificate of completion. This certificate serves as proof of training for your employer.

Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume where you left off.

There is no federally mandated expiration date for this training certificate. However, health and safety plans should be reviewed and updated annually, and whenever workplace conditions, hazards, or regulations change. Refresher training is recommended to stay current with evolving OSHA standards and best practices for safety program management.

  Hand protection safety training is a safety education program that teaches workers how to identify hand hazards in the workplace, select the correct type of protective gloves, and use hand protection properly. eTraining’s course provides approximately 30 minutes of instruction covering OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138 standards, including types of hand hazards, categories of protective gloves (chemical-resistant, cut-resistant, heat-resistant, electrical insulating, leather, general-purpose), proper selection based on hazard type, correct sizing and fit, and care and maintenance. Upon completion, participants receive a printable certificate of completion.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138 requires employers to select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees’ hands are exposed to hazards such as skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts or lacerations, severe abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns, and harmful temperature extremes. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132(f) requires training on when PPE is necessary, what type is required, how to properly use it, its limitations, and proper care and maintenance.

The course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Because it is self-paced, you can complete it in a single session at your convenience. Most students finish in one sitting. You have 6 months from your enrollment date to complete all coursework. Progress is saved automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume at any time.

  The course covers several categories of protective gloves: chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, latex, neoprene, butyl rubber, PVC) for protection from chemical exposure; cut-resistant gloves (Kevlar, metal mesh, high-performance polyethylene) for protection from sharp edges and blades; heat-resistant gloves for protection from thermal burns and hot surfaces; electrical insulating gloves for protection from electrical shock; leather gloves for general-purpose protection from abrasions and punctures; and disposable gloves for light chemical and biological protection. The course explains when each type is required.

 The course covers: types of hand hazards in the workplace (chemical absorption, burns, cuts, punctures, abrasions, amputations); OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138 requirements; types of protective gloves and their applications; proper selection of hand protection based on hazard type; correct sizing, fitting, and donning of gloves; care, cleaning, inspection, and storage; when to replace gloves; and the employer’s hazard assessment responsibilities. The course is divided into 2 parts with knowledge-check quizzes.

 Yes. eTraining’s Hand Protection Safety course covers OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138 standards for hand protection and is accepted nationwide. You receive a printable certificate of completion that documents your training. Employers across all 50 U.S. states accept this training as part of their PPE compliance programs.

Gloves should be replaced when they show signs of wear such as thinning, holes, tears, cracks, or discoloration. Chemical-resistant gloves should be replaced according to the manufacturer’s breakthrough time recommendations, as chemicals can permeate the glove material over time even without visible damage. Disposable gloves should be discarded after each use. Always inspect gloves before each use and follow your employer’s replacement policy.

You must score at least 70% on the final exam to pass and receive your certificate of completion. The course includes knowledge-check quizzes that do not count toward your final grade but help prepare you for the exam. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you can retake the exam.

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