scope:

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 2225, AS/NZS 4011.1, AS/NZS 4011.2 and AS/NZS 4179 as appropriate.