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Best PPE for worker comfort in plating

We are improving our Silver plating on copper and Tin plating on copper process. I am investigating PPE and worker comfort. What rubber gloves [on eBay or Amazon] / apron [on eBay or Amazon] / goggles [on eBay or Amazon]/ boots/ etc do you recommend? And what types of materials.

I am trying to maximize protection and worker comfort.

Thank you,

Steven Mercure
- S. Burlington, Vermont

Vinyl everything, since it's resistant to the full range of chemicals. Some or all of these products have ANSI approval ratings you should look for.

But conduct a safety class as well! If your management or your workers think they don't need it, ask them this simple yes or no question: "Will a well-trained worker perform unsafe acts?" Ted Mooney, finishing.com
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

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