FEATURE
Double dipped nitrile - Double-dipping provides extra durability, liquid and abrasion resistance. First dip repels oil to keep hands dry, whilst the second dip limits the ingress of liquids, keeping the glove in more contact with the object being gripped.
Nitrile - Creates a tough coating providing excellent abrasion and puncture resistance standing up well to oil, grease and chemicals. Generally finished with an embossed palm finish to aid grip.
PVC - Plasticiser is used to make PVC soft so it has good resistance to cracking in cold conditions
PU - Polyurethane - The lightest, softest, and most flexible of the coating choices is durable, offering the best dexterity and tactile sensitivity – comfort and grip.
MEETING PPE REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE Selected gloves must have been tested and certified
against the hazards you are looking to protect workers against.
European Union Regulation 2016/425 and the UKCA marking specifies the basic requirements, identifies hazards, determines the marking process and acts as a framework for using the harmonised European & UK Standards to assess the level of glove performance according to the type of hazard.
“THE HANDS COMPRISE OF 34 MUSCLES, 27 BONES AND 48 NAMED NERVES WITH AT LEAST 123 LIGAMENTS IN EACH HAND.”
Core European Standards relating to hand protection include: EN ISO 21420 General Requirements; EN374 Chemicals and Micro-organisms; EN388 Mechanical Hazards; EN407 Thermal; EN511 Cold; and, EN60903 High Voltage.
COMFORT, GRIP PERFORMANCE Wider hand protection selection features should also
extend to comfort, grip and performance.
With gloves often worn for long periods, comfort is vital. If a glove is too tight, ill-fitting, or uncomfortable, the risk of workers not wearing it, or removing it, increases.
GRIP CRITERIA Glove grip performance is something all too easily
overlooked. Without the correct grip performance injury risks increase where the user is undertaking handling, lifting or moving tasks, especially if materials are wet or oily.
Different grip finishes provide different performances and include: raised diamond; roughened; patterned; smooth; foam; and double dipped.
CONCLUSION An effective hand protection programme includes
much more than just physical protection. It takes a multi-layered approach.
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