Dave Shutt coordinates Showa Best Glove’s new product development in general purpose, disposable and chemical-resistant glove lines among research and development, field sales and marketing teams, as well as distributor and end-user customers. A 20-plus-year veteran with industry players such as Reichhold, he most recently served as central region manager for Best Manufacturing, prior to the integration of Showa Japan and Best. He holds a degree in business administration from Malone College and is a Carnegie Graduate.

Critical environments make demands on disposable gloves

Dave Shutt

June 1, 2017

Industrial process environments where workers must wear PPE gloves are becoming increasingly controlled. While protecting the wearer from chemical exposure, gloves for cleanrooms must not introduce any contaminants into the space.

Game-changing glove manufacturing

Dave Shutt

September 1, 2016

Market volatility can have a major impact on what it costs to make personal protective gloves, and what it costs customers to buy them.

No job is too difficult wearing gloves

Dave Shutt

February 3, 2014

The anatomy of the human hand is complex, exact and intricate — a structure able to allow an unequalled array of movement.

Quality hand protection carries cost advantages

Dave Shutt

November 4, 2013

To choose the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) in terms of hand protection, one must begin with defining need, choosing a high-quality product with longevity, performance, comfort and fit

Reducing our “hand print” in the glove industry

Dave Shutt

September 5, 2013

What is the definition of “going green” when it comes to protecting hands?

Handling hazardous materials

Dave Shutt

October 1, 2010

While a whole range of PPE is available to address every need, the challenge comes in understanding which gloves to use and when to use them.

Protecting cleanup workers

Dave Shutt

September 4, 2010

The availability and use of PPE has been of vital concern to those managing the aftermath of the spill.

Disposable gloves

Dave Shutt

May 20, 2010

All bodily fluids are presumed to be contaminated, and as a result, disposable gloves have ventured far beyond the health care environment.

Clean hands and safe food

Dave Shutt

April 12, 2010

Food industry workers face a myriad of hazards, including sharp knives, extreme temperatures and harsh chemicals as well as the bacteria, grease and oils inherent in food products.

Brighter and safer: The growing appeal of high-vis apparel

Dave Shutt

July 8, 2009

Brighter and safer: that’s the thinking behind the new standards and the products being produced to meet them.

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ISHN Magazine

2020 October

Among the articles in the October 2020 issue of ISHN Magazine, we answer questions on dangerous dusts, discuss respiratory protection programs and the risks and benefits of smoke tubes, and learn how to get creative with training programs.

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