Exhibit 4, 241 FW 3 Selection Guide for Gloves	FWM#: 442  (Supersedes Appendix 2, 241 FW 3, 03/24/92, FWM 018) Date:   March 19, 2004 Series:Occupational Safety and Health Part 241: Safety Operations Originating Office: Division of Safety and Health
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This guide describes the most common types of protective work gloves and the types of hazards they guard against.

1. Disposable Gloves. Usually made of light-weight plastic. They can help guard against mild irritants.

2. Fabric Gloves. Made of cotton or fabric blend. They are generally used to help improve your grip when handling slippery objects. They also help insulate your hands from mild heat or cold.

3. Leather Gloves. Used to guard against injuries from sparks or scraping against rough surfaces. You should use them in combination with an insulated liner if you are working with electricity.

3. Chemical Resistance Gloves. May be made of rubber, neoprene, polyvinyl alcohol or vinyl, etc. They protect your hands from corrosives, oils, and solvents.

4. Metal Mesh Gloves. Used to protect your hands from accidental cuts and scratches. They are used most commonly by persons working with cutting tools or other sharp instruments.

5. Aluminized Gloves. Made of aluminized fabric. They are designed to insulate your hands from intense heat. These gloves are most commonly used by persons working with molten materials.

The following tables are guides to the different types of glove materials and the chemicals they will protect you against. Note¹: When you are selecting chemical resistance gloves, be sure to consult the manufacturer's recommendations, especially if your gloved hand will be immersed in the chemical. Note²: Latex gloves are known to cause allergic reactions to individuals donning the gloves. Please substitute another appropriate non-latex glove from the attached chart and replace it.

Glove Chart

*Trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers

Glove Type and Chemical Use