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Visit DSM Dyneema during the Safety Leadership Conference

Nov. 28-30 in Atlanta, GA

November 22, 2017

Experience the latest innovations in hand protection with cut-resistant gloves made with Dyneema® Diamond Technology by visiting our exhibit at the Safety Leadership Conference.

Grip strength is important to safety – and your health

Don’t let your grip slip

Dave Johnson

November 20, 2017

Optimal grip has been called the pinnacle of selecting work gloves. It’s critical in almost any industry you can think of. Poor grip can lead to a host of problems. Of course there’s more to hand protection than glove grip. Different work requires different types of gripping gloves.

Radians® introduces Kamori™ white grain goat skin driver gloves that are soft, pliable, and durable

November 14, 2017

Radians, a leading manufacturer of high performance safety products, recently launched three new Kamori™ by Radians® white grain goat skin driver gloves, the RWG50, the RWG51, and the RWG52. Both the RWG50 and RWG52 have been tested to an ANSI Cut rating of A4 and an EN388 cut rating of 5. They both feature an ergonomic keystone thumb, aramid lining, and a slip-on cuff. Additionally, the RWG50 features dense, yellow-green TPR overlays on the back of the hand for added abrasion resistance and impact protection.

Ansell raises the bar in hand and body protection with six new glove types AT A+A Düsseldorf

Ansell’s new glove types for optimal hand and body protection

October 19, 2017

Ansell, a global leader in protection solutions, introduces six new gloves offering the ultimate hand protection at A+A in Düsseldorf, from 17th until 20th October 2017. The new safety solutions provide resistance and durability, while guaranteeing tactility and the highest level of protection, and can be used across a broad range of industries such as Automotive, Chemical, Life Sciences and Manufacturing.

DuPont announces winners of the 2017 DuPont™ Kevlar® Glove Innovation Awards

September 26, 2017

DuPont Protection Solutions (DuPont) announced the winners of its fourth-annual DuPont™ Kevlar® Glove Innovation Awards. Created to spotlight excellence in innovation and design of protective gloves made with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber, the DuPont™ Kevlar® Innovation Awards give official licensees of the Kevlar® brand the opportunity to showcase their advanced designs using Kevlar® that enhance worker protection while allowing dexterity and providing superior durability.

Honeywell introduces new cut-resistant gloves for hazardous industrial environments

New Perfect Fit line provides ANSI 6 cut protection while providing workers with dexterity, sensitivity for delicate work

September 21, 2017

Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced a new line of lightweight, cut-resistant gloves that allow industrial workers to perform delicate tactile work while providing heavy-duty protection against lacerations.

Two more CR6 gloves from Ergodyne offer extreme cut protection and dexterity

September 7, 2017

On the heels of its first release of an ANSI/ASTM cut level A6 glove (the ProFlex® 812CR6) in April, Ergodyne has announced two more gloves featuring extreme cut protection.

Tillman expands its glove line with an abrasion resistant nylon glove

August 14, 2017

Tilman continues to grow their ANSI rated glove offerings with the launch of the 1766 glove, a lightweight abrasion resistant 15-guage nylon glove with a nitrile micro-foam palm for outstanding abrasion resistance and dexterity.

What you should know about latex allergy

February 2, 2017

People who are at higher risk for developing latex allergy include: Health care workers and others who frequently wear latex gloves. People who have had multiple surgeries (for example, 10 or more), such as children with spina bifida. People who are often exposed to natural rubber latex, including rubber industry workers.

Assess hazards, worker likes & dislikes & current usage

Evaluate your hand protection needs

Mary Koszelak (LaVigne)

February 1, 2017

OSHA requires safety managers to identify work situations in which employees require hand protection but, just as important, specify the proper protection needed.