Product Focus: Hand Protection

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Trends in ... hand protection

‘Constantly re-evaluate your safety metrics’

June 26, 2016

Tracy Haas Depa

In 2013, 121,500 hand injuries resulted in days away from work, according to the 2016 edition of “Injury Facts,” a National Safety Council chartbook. If that number gives you pause, read on as hand protection industry insiders offer advice on preventing hand injuries and describe what’s new regarding protection.

High-visibility sleeves

June 26, 2016

ATA Extreme Visibility Sleeves push high visibility to extraordinary new heights. For both wearers and nearby co-workers, increased visibility and awareness help reduce incidents.

Goatskin glove

June 26, 2016

The cut-resistant Goatskin Driver Glove with liquid protection is ideal for tough jobs in wet and greasy situations.

Biodegradable glove

June 26, 2016

Consider the number of disposable gloves used every day in hospitals, offices, schools, warehouses, labs and even our own homes.

Impact glove

June 26, 2016

The RWG603 is a high-performance 13-gauge EN 388 Cut Level 5/ANSI Cut Level 5 impact glove.

Precision handling glove

June 26, 2016

The MaxiFlex Cut Glove is super thin, flexible, dexterous and comfortable.

Palm glove

June 26, 2016

The VA120 Vending PU Palm Glove has been specially packed for vending machines.

Winter gloves

June 26, 2016

IG-300 Waterproof Winter Gloves from OK-1 by OccuNomix are the first industrial winter gloves to feature infrared fleece.

High-visibility glove

June 26, 2016

The Memphis Orange Glove, made with Kevlar 9178NFO, features a patent-protected, high-visibility orange DuPont Kevlar engineered yarn.

Heavy industry glove

June 26, 2016

Ideal for heavy industrial environments, including oil extraction and refining, mining, and demolition, the Rigging Ironclad Vibram OBM Cut 5 Glove’s exclusive Vibram 3-D beveled rope channel maximizes directional grip when handling ropes and cables.