In industries such as oil and gas, mining, transportation and construction, workers are expected to perform their jobs year round — no matter the conditions. Hand protection needs change depending on these conditions, especially when cold weather enters the equation as the competing desires of warmth and dexterity don’t always go hand in hand.

Injuries to the hands and fingers accounted for 12.5 percent of incidents that caused workers to lose time away from work in 2009.1 Without proper glove protection, exposed workers are left to suffer thermal discomfort, increased strain and even tissue damage from frostbite. The technology behind work gloves has continued to advance as has the need for stronger more durable gloves that can protect workers from the toughest environments. However, not all gloves are created equal.