For vibration and impact hazards use the right glove
Gloves can be an effective means of preventing many work-related cases of carpal tunnel syndrome, particularly those involving impact or vibration. But using the wrong glove can increase a worker's chance of developing this crippling disorder.
One solution is to seek out ergonomically sound hand protection provided by anti-vibration and "impact" gloves, such as the Dr. Spitzer(tm) Impact Glove, also known as Shock-Tek(tm), designed by A. Robert Spitzer, M.D.