When beginning a project or task, workers typically consider the equipment needed and often forget about gloves to protect their hands. Occupational Health & Safety states that nearly half of the nonfatal occupational injuries to upper extremities involve hands. The hand has 27 bones and 30 muscles. Healthy hands are essential to many tasks and one of the most vital tools we have. It’s important to have proper gloves within the workplace to protect the hands and prevent injuries. This poster provides tips on the proper use of work gloves.