Does your work involve the use of chemicals? You might think that injury to employees’ hands through exposure to chemicals is a thing of the past in workplaces. The risks are so well documented and the methods of protection so well known. But think again.
Work gloves- Leather - sparks, moderate heat, blows, chips, and rough objects; metal mesh (aluminized) – heat (require an insert of synthetic materials); canvas (aramid fiber and other synthetic materials) – heat and cold, cut and abrasion resistant.
Craig Wagner helped in development of chemical and cut resistance
May 2, 2013
Craig Wagner, President of Global Glove & Safety Mfg., Inc. was inducted recently into the prestigious International Glove Association (IGA) Hall of Fame. With more than 28 years of experience in sales, manufacturing and design, Craig Wagner has been instrumental in the evolution of hand safety PPE, from dipped products, chemical resistance, disposables and mechanics style to the latest in HDPE cut resistant yarns.
The hand is the part of the body most often injured and these injuries are sometimes difficult to heal. Hand injuries are preventable. By identifying hazards and developing safety measures, you and your employer can prevent your hands from being among the 500,000 injured in Canada every year.
Industrial glove manufacturer Southern Glove has announced that it has released its new 2013 product catalog, which is available in digital format on the website at www.southernglove.com/catalog or in a traditional printed version.
Sterile, Single-Use Gloves Maximize Comfort and Performance without Risk of Allergy
April 10, 2013
Ansell, a global leader in personal protection solutions, has introduced TouchNTuff 83-500 Sterile Polyisoprene Gloves and TouchNTuff 93-700 Sterile Nitrile Gloves to fill this need.
Linemen get dexterity and support hands need with top notch arc flash protection
April 4, 2013
A lineman's job is to keep the customer in service, no matter what. This often means working through inclement weather during all times of the day and night and within severe time constraints.