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Originally Posted by jee7s
Also, at the FRC level: Has anyone ever pondered the wisdom of wearing gloves while "working" on the robot? That's in the official safety manual the last time I checked (which is admittedly a while ago). Personally, I NEVER wear gloves while working on the robot. I've seen too many gloves get dragged into mechanisms or caught up in the robot that I'm sufficiently worried about losing a finger. Wear gloves while lifting, sure. But, while working on it? That just seems like too much of a risk should something turn on. I would much rather get a blood blister than have my hand pulled into a drivetrain by accident.
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Quick scanning of the 2013 Safety Manual yields these:
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Originally Posted by PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Hand Protection
Hand protection is designed to protect against heat, electrical, chemical and mechanical hazards. Use proper gloves and mechanical tool guards.
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Originally Posted by PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Gloves
FRC participants should work with the team Mentor to ensure the selected glove is the correct one to use for each project. For example, chemical-resistant gloves afford some measure of chemical protection. Wear them when handling chemicals. Check your gloves for proper size, absence of cracks and holes, and good flexibility and grip before you wear them.
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Originally Posted by SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
General Safety
• Wear gloves where needed and use hearing protection if necessary.
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If at some point the recommendation was to use gloves while working on the robot, FIRST has removed it now.