If one of your protective gloves leaks, you should _____.

If one of your protective gloves leaks, you should _____.

• A. Seal the hole with duct tape
• B. Heat the glove to close the hole
• C. Discard the glove
• D. Wear a thicker glove over it

Answer: (C)

When a protective glove leaks, you must discard it and replace it with an intact one. A compromised glove no longer provides a reliable barrier against pesticides, so continuing to use it risks skin exposure. Sealing the hole with duct tape, heating the glove to close the hole, or wearing a thicker glove over it might seem like a quick fix, but none of these preserve the glove’s protective function and can create false security or safety hazards. After removing the damaged glove, put on a fresh, properly fitting glove of the appropriate material.

When a protective glove leaks, you must discard it and replace it with an intact one. A compromised glove no longer provides a reliable barrier against pesticides, so continuing to use it risks skin exposure. Sealing the hole with duct tape, heating the glove to close the hole, or wearing a thicker glove over it might seem like a quick fix, but none of these preserve the glove’s protective function and can create false security or safety hazards. After removing the damaged glove, put on a fresh, properly fitting glove of the appropriate material.