When Are Work Gloves Dangerous? | WorkSafeBC

Wearing gloves can actually create a danger when working around machinery with moving parts. This video describes an incident that occurred in B.C. when a worker used a milling machine while wearing loose fitting safety gloves. The video also includes different scenarios with a test-your-knowledge feature that asks the viewer about when it’s safe to wear safety gloves on specific pieces of machinery. This video is a useful tool in health and safety training for identifying appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE). It can help employers and workers who operate or maintain machinery with moving parts learn more about the potential hazards associated with them. Each workplace is unique, so employers and workers need to assess when to wear safety gloves and when they could be a potential hazard For information and resources, visit http://worksafebc.com/health-safety. Timestamps: 0:00 Gloves can create a danger 0:17 Gloves caught in milling machine 0:44 Wearing gloves around rotating or moving parts 0:59 When and when not to wear work gloves 2:58 Assess your workplace __________________________________________________________ We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel:    / worksafe.  . Find us on social media: X/Twitter:   / worksafebc   Instagram:   / worksafebc   Facebook:   / worksafebc   LinkedIn:   / worksafebc   Visit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: https://www.worksafebc.com #WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafety Legal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/legal/c.... Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com