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What a hand protection issue record is
A hand protection issue record documents the gloves — for example cut-resistant, chemical-resistant or thermal — provided to a worker, the size and type, and the hazard they are chosen to address. Because the wrong glove can give a false sense of safety, matching the glove to the hazard matters, and the record supports that.
This page is an educational overview with a simplified example. It is not an official template, not jurisdiction-specific and not legal advice — the employer decides what hand protection the work requires.
Purpose
- Record the gloves provided to a named worker.
- Capture the type and size for the specific hazard.
- Confirm receipt and any instruction on use.
- Provide a basis for replacement when gloves wear out.
Who completes it
- A supervisor, stores keeper or manager who issues gloves.
- The worker often confirms fit and receipt.
- The employer decides what hand protection the task needs.
- The record is kept within the organisation’s own process.
When it is used
- When a worker first needs gloves for a task.
- When gloves are replaced because they are worn or contaminated.
- When a new task changes the hand hazard.
- On any replacement cycle the employer defines.
Typical fields
- Worker name, role or area, and date of issue.
- Glove type and size and the hazard addressed.
- Reason for issue (new, replacement, additional task).
- Confirmation of fit and any instruction.
- Worker acknowledgement and issuer sign-off.
- Example fields only — adapt to the hand hazard and the task.
Common mistakes
- Issuing a general-purpose glove for a specific hazard.
- Using one glove type for tasks with very different hazards.
- Ignoring the risk of gloves being caught in machinery.
- No link to the PPE risk assessment or any skin surveillance.
Document workflow
A hand protection issue record usually follows the PPE risk assessment, which decides the glove type for each hazard, and the worker’s induction. It feeds the wider PPE issue record, supports any skin surveillance where substances are handled, and is updated when gloves are replaced.
See the related documents below for what is commonly completed before, alongside and after a hand protection issue record.
Retention (high level)
Hand protection issue records are generally kept for as long as the gloves are in use and for a period afterwards, in line with the employer’s obligations and data-protection duties. Specific retention periods vary by jurisdiction.
This page does not state a required period — confirm retention with the applicable law and the official authority.
Completing and sharing as a PDF
Hand protection issue records are commonly stored as PDFs with the worker’s PPE records. Exporting to PDF supports documentation and version control; it does not make the record official or guarantee compliance.
Employer checklist
- Match the glove type to the specific hazard.
- Consider machinery risks where gloves could be caught.
- Record size and check fit before relying on the gloves.
- Link the record to the PPE risk assessment and any surveillance.
Worker notes
- Use the glove type provided for the task.
- Check gloves are intact and not contaminated before use.
- Report worn or unsuitable gloves for replacement.
Country considerations
Most countries require suitable hand protection where there is a risk to the hands, but the detail, standards and records differ, and the official authority is different in each. This page is high-level and general — it is not a statement of any country’s law and not a guarantee that a record is valid anywhere.
Always confirm the current requirements with the official authority for your country and a qualified professional.
Who is responsible
The employer is responsible for assessing the need for hand protection, providing suitable gloves where required and ensuring they are used — and for compliance. This page is an educational overview with a template example; it does not determine what you must provide, does not make a workplace compliant and does not transfer responsibility.
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