Venue: Citywest Hotel, Rathcoole Suite [near Gymnasium], Saggart, Co Dublin
Date: Thursday, 25 February 2010
Time: Registration at 14.00 hrs

Hand Protection Information Seminar

The dexterity and sensitivity of our hands and fingers differentiates us from other creatures. Should you have the full use of your hands and fingers, you know how valuable they are. They are constantly used in the workplace, leisure and socially.  Without your hands or fingers, your ability to work would be greatly diminished.
Employers require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes. Employers shall base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified.

Stephen is a specialist in hand protection. He has 25 years experience of working within key industries such as automotive, oil, gas and construction. He has been involved with product development for hand protection with regard to chemical resistance, general purpose, heat and thermal, cold etc. Stephen has worked on new systems with industry to manage reductions of hand injuries through glove audit programmes. He is fully conversant with European Standards for hand protection and is currently Head of UK Glove division of Sperian.

Presentation Format


1. Your wonderful hands, plus demonstrations.


2. Materials used in manufacture of hand protection. Benefits and negatives plus demonstrations. 


3. European legislation; working within the guidelines. 


4. Hazards to the hands within the workplace and how to prevent them. 


5. Risks and costs of poor hand protection for the employer and employee. 


6. Different types of gloves and their uses.

Who Should Attend

This seminar will be of benefit to all workers and workplaces engaged in any manual tasks and will highlight the importance of hand protection and the correct selection of gloves to give the intended protection.
The seminar will also be of use to those with responsibility for health and safety and the purchasers of Personal Protective Equipment.

14:15 Session 1

15:00 Tea/Coffee

15:15 Session 2

16:00 Questions and Answers

16:30  Close of Seminar