Industrial gloves designed in accordance with AS 2161 Industrial Safety Gloves and Mittens(excluding electrical and medical gloves), provide the hands and portions of the arms with protection against of common industrial hazard.Barrier creams may be used in limited circumstances. An appropriate occupational health professional should be consulted regarding the suitability and use of barrier creams. Bamer creams only be used if protective gloves cannot be wom. The cream chosen must provide adequate and safe protection for the skin. Remember, water-repellent creams offer no protection against oils or solvents. Worksafe Guide, Nov. 1990) The selection ofglove material and the style ofthe glove is dependent on a number of factors: