Hand protection - Articles - Page 4

Protect hands from prolonged exposure to liquids

Brass Knuckle® SmartFlex™ BK350 seals out liquid, keeps hands dry, fights work-related skin diseases

October 27, 2022

Work-related skin diseases account for approximately 50% of occupational illnesses and 25% of all lost workdays.

MCR Safety announces new environmentally-friendly gloves

July 14, 2022

MCR Safety's UltraTech® 96902 is an environmentally friendly glove made of a 15 gauge recycled PET and cotton material.

OLFA launches SK-16 quick change concealed blade safety knife

July 8, 2022

Engineered for ease of use and safe application, the SK-16 touch-safe blade requires no activation - simply pull through materials to start cutting.

Magid’s Flex Series expands with a new palm coating that delivers superior wet and dry grip

July 7, 2022

Magid Glove & Safety has expanded its T-REX® Flex Series® Lean lineup with the new TRX449. Lean impact protection means no more overprotecting with thick TPR, or under protecting with non-impact gloves.

Ignoring signs of disrepair in your safety gloves can lead to injuries

Rick Pedley

February 28, 2022

Safety gloves provide a layer of protection for your hands and shield them from different types of hazards on the job, including cuts, scratches, punctures, and burns. It’s important to replace your gloves as needed.

Next-generation cut protection

Innovative materials provide more comfort and safety than ever before

M.B. Sutherland

September 1, 2021

New technologies in hand protection with unique yarn blends, coreless yarn with strength-enhancing microparticles, and special fabric weaves are bringing you a whole new level of cut, abrasion, and puncture protection without the bulk or stiffness.

2021 Readers' Choice Awards Winners: Best PPE, safety equipment products

ISHN Magazine recognizes the most innovative personal protection equipment and occupational health and safety products of 2021

July 23, 2021

Thousands of ISHN subscribers voted online for the most innovative personal protection equipment (PPE) and occupational health and safety products, and now the results of ISHN's 2021 Readers' Choice Awards are in!

Tillman’s New 53 MIG Welding Glove brings exceptional level of comfort and protection

May 27, 2021

True to its reputation of providing unparalleled protective welding gear for over 90 years, the John Tillman Company announced its new MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding glove.

Sustainability is a hot topic, but does it have any real meaning for industrial PPE?

Rodney Taylor

April 30, 2021

Sustainable product sales have increased 40 percent since 2014 representing a gain of $43 billion. Sustainable product growth is not limited to just one market sector. Increased focus on sustainability for core industrial markets puts industrial PPE in the mix.

5 tips for choosing the right safety gloves for the job at hand

Rick Pedley

February 9, 2021

Companies tend to lose more time and money on hand-related injuries than any other type of work hazard. Regardless of the job, professionals and managers need to protect their hands by choosing the right safety gloves.