Retain Ability to Grasp and Hold Onto Tools, Parts and More While Keeping Hands Safe from Abrasions, Cuts and Burns
December 4, 2012
We've been told by repeatedly that workers need to "feel what they are doing" and that gloves oftentimes hinder their ability to diagnose and repair machinery, wiring and other mechanical and electrical issues. But the fact is between sharp edges, heat and even electrical elements, danger abounds and your hands are too valuable to be barehanded.
FR Nomex Insulation, FR Porelle Membrane and Kevlar Lining Pairs with Field-Tested Company Design to Protect Hands from Cold, Wetness, Burns and Cuts
December 4, 2012
It may be a snow day for the kids, but for you, wintry weather doesn't mean a day off. On days like these, turn to the Youngstown® FR Waterproof Ultimate Lined with Kevlar® glove to get work done safely and in comfort. Ideal for utility and oil/gas workers that need to complete tasks in unforgiving temperatures, the glove offers a unique combination of warmth, FR properties and unparalleled protection in cold, wet and wintry conditions.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates the rate of incidence of hand injury in the workplace to be 0.25. In other words, 25 hand injuries occur on average per year for every 10,000 full-time equivalent workers.
A study from the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety shows that wearing gloves lowers the risk of acute occupational hand injuries by 60 percent to 70 percent.
IBC recognized Protective Industrial Products (PIP) as a Supplier of Excellence at its 12th annual National Meeting. PIP, a leading supplier of work gloves and personal protection equipment, won the award based on its sales growth between July 1, 2011– June 30, 2012.