Revco Industries has updated their AccuFlex™ line of dipped gloves, and added a new cut-resistant option with their GR4130-CH AccuFlex™ dipped gloves. The GR4130-CH gloves are coated with tough nitrile for excellent durability and better chemical resistance.

Cintas, the leader in first-aid and safety products, introduces a comprehensive disposable glove line with latex, nitrile and vinyl options from its private label brand, The Safety Director™. The single-use, natural rubber latex gloves are ideal for handling harsh chemicals, provide protection in wet and dry work environments and offer enhanced comfort and fit. Manufactured without the use of natural rubber, the nitrile and vinyl gloves are recommended for individuals with sensitivity to latex to improve comfort.

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.

Down on the expo floor, news from Showa Best : GREEN-DEX™ is the world’s first biodegradable disposable nitrile glove, according to the company.

The Jackson Safety G40 Nitrile Foam Coated Gloves from Kimberly-Clark Professional have been improved to offer a host of additional benefits to industrial workers, including being washable and silicone-free.