John has been supplied with a pair of gloves for use whilst refuelling his vehicle. Why is this?

Explanation: • To keep his hands warm: No, this would not be the primary reason for the employer to supply gloves.
• To limit the risk of his own gloves being spoiled: No. this would not be the main reason that the employer would supply gloves.
• To enable him to wipe the mud off the fuel tank: No, this would not be the reason for the supply of gloves.
• To reduce the risk of diesel causing skin irritation: Yes, diesel is a known irritant.

Category: CPC Case Studies: Health and Safety