Safety Gloves
Have you got the right gloves for the job?
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Mechanical Hazard
Mechanical Hazards are associated with the handling of rough or sharp objects which could abrade, cut or pierce the skin, such as glass, thin metal sheet and masonry blocks. A mechanical hazard is not associated with moving machinery, in fact, it can be extremely dangerous to wear gloves which could catch in moving parts or serrated blades. - Chemical Hazard
Whether total immersion, or merely splash, is involved, any substance which would irritate, inflame or burn the skin is classed as a Chemical Hazard. Some substances can cause the skin to become sensitised over a period of time while others have an immediate and painful effect.
- Category III - Mortal Risks
Gloves approved to BSEN374 offer protection against chemical splash, immersion and protection against micro organism hazards. There are many different chemicals in regular use in industry today. If you are in doubt about the suitability or the useful life of a glove against a particular chemical.
- Thermal Hazards – Hot and Cold
Thermal hazards come in many forms.
Heat can be radiated or conducted, or it may be actual flames.
Cold can be anything from cold water to frozen gases.
It is important that we know the type of hazard, and the temperature involved in order to recommend suitable protection.
- Static Electricity We all produce electricity which, unless it is allowed to "earth", can build up and discharge in the form of a static "spark", like the jolt you sometimes get when closing the car door. This static electricity must be conducted safely away from the body before the build up becomes critical in high risk areas. Gloves containing a conductive element safely discharge electrostatic build up, effective in highly flammable atmospheres and in many ‘clean’ situations, are approved to BSEN388.
- Fighting Fires
Firefighters need hand protection which not only protects from heat, but which forms a barrier against liquids and mechanical hazards.
Not all “shouts” involve fires, consider chemical spills and traffic accidents.
Designed specifically for the arduous conditions associated with Firefighting and Emergency Response. Firefighting gloves offer protection against mechanical and thermal hazards. Approved to BSEN659. - The Threat of Radiation
Wherever Radiation is present, workers need very specialist protection. To protect against ionising radiation, gloves must contain a certain amount of lead, and this amount has to be marked on the glove. The standard specifies how the lead content is calculated. Approved to BSEN421
Impact Workwear can offer a range of gloves to meet your particular application from manufacturers like Marigold, Comasec, MAPA, Showa, Ansell Edmont offering cut resistant Kevlar, Nitrile and Rubber grip gloves. There is also a range of chemical resistant, Welding and Rigger gloves.