Work Gloves 101
Work Gloves And Your Hands – Part 1
Choosing the right work glove is extremely important because different gloves serve the owner in different ways. Whether you need protection from rough services, hot surfaces, sharp surfaces, punctures or even caustic chemicals, you need the right glove for the right protection.
We would like to present you with some great information and insight from a company called Superior Glove Works. They manufacture over 2500 styles so we will not cover everything, but this should give you a good sense and overview of the right kind of glove and protection for your specific need.
Learn more about what makes Dyneema® the worlds strongest fibre.
Learn more about Kevlar® fiber and its superior cut protection and high-temperature resistance.
Learn more about the science of cut protection.
Learn how to launder your gloves and save money.
Composite-yarns
Learn how composite yarns allow for higher levels of cut resistance.
Learn more about the lining that keeps you warm.
Learn more about the benefit of coating materials like Natural rubber, Synethetic rubber, and Plastics.
Learn more about the types of allergy reactions and how it they can be avoided.
Learn more about the basic glove patterns.
Learn about cuff styles and materials.
Learn more about leather types and leather cuts.
Proper glove sizing and fit can avoid a potential work-place hazard.
Additional Resources
- 5 Lean Manufacturing Tools that Work– creativesafetysupply.com
- Safety Gloves and Skin Protection at Work– realsafety.org
- Protecting Your Hands In The Workplace– blog.creativesafetysupply.com
- How to Clean Contaminated Work Clothing– creativesafetypublishing.com
- Leader Standard Work– kaizen-news.com
- The Value Of Safety And Health In Your Place Of Work– lean-news.com
- Eliminating Waste in your Personal Work– 5snews.com
- Lean Principles for a Healthier Work Environment– blog.5stoday.com
- Labels that Last: Pipe Labels Exposed to Extreme Weather– blog.labeltac.com
