Which is NOT an inspection criterion for hand protection?

• A. Cracks / Scrapes / Laceration
• B. Thinning / Discoloration
• C. Breaks through its skin
• D. Dirt and grime buildup

Answer: (D)

Hand protection inspection focuses on the glove’s ability to still act as a barrier. You’re looking for signs that the material has been compromised, such as cracks, scrapes, or lacerations that could let hazards reach the skin. Thinning or discoloration points to wear or chemical exposure that reduces protection. Breaks through its skin means holes or penetrations, directly undermining the glove’s protective function. Dirt and grime buildup, while it may indicate neglect or cleanliness issues, does not measure the glove’s protective integrity and can even hide damage, so it isn’t used as a formal inspection criterion. The emphasis is on the glove’s structural condition and barrier performance, not on how dirty it is.