
Use of New Cut Resistant Gloves
FSIS Notice
17-23
Issue Date
Apr 17, 2023
Expiration Date
May 01, 2024
Full Notice
- PURPOSE
Effective immediately, Inspection Program Personnel (IPP) who use cut resistant gloves will need to order different cut resistant gloves from the Material Management Service Center (MMSC). - BACKGROUND
Due to supply chain issues, the current cut resistant gloves, order number (FSIS-50) will be discontinued in the MMSC supply ordering system. Field trials were performed by Safety and Occupational Health Specialists in the Administrative Services Division to determine a suitable replacement that protects IPP from cuts and abrasions caused by knives and other tools used at meat and poultry establishments. Based on favorable results of the cut resistant glove field trials held at various establishments, two types of gloves were selected for FSIS IPP. - ODERING INTRUCTIONS
IPP are no longer to order cut resistant gloves (FSIS-50). From the FSIS Consolidated Supply Catalog, IPP are to order either of these cut resistant gloves:- FSIS-50-LIME; or
- FSIS-50-POLAR
- QUESTIONS
Refer questions to GladYouAskedSafety@usda.gov.