Improperly handling sharp objects can create unwanted workplace hazards. Cuts, lacerations and amputations are among the potential hazards. Cut-resistant gloves can help curb hand and finger injuries when engineering and administrative controls are not enough Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards Although there are no OSHA standards that specifically address cut-resistant gloves, 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.132 and 1910.138 do apply to hand protection. 1910.132 addresses protective equipment in general: 1910.132(a): “Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained […]