I love using my gloves. My team is also always trying for the safety award and have a great relationship with the safety advisers. I don't get what the problem is with putting on gloves to move your robot. It take 5 seconds to put them on (i always have mine in my back pocket). You should teach your team these safety tips, such as dont use gloves around moving parts (minus drills), and wear gloves that fit you properly. They shouldn't be bulky if u got the right size. You should have the most appropriate type of gloves for what is needed. I got mechanical gloves for $30 at Mark's Work Warehouse. Always use them unless it is unsafe.
If your competition Safety advisers are saying these things, then prove them wrong. Show them the manual, or show them a book that says otherwise. Hey it may help you win the safety award
