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New advanced technology in gloves combats vibration hazards on the job

October 19, 2017

The effects of recurring hand/arm vibration may not be as immediate or visible as a cut or puncture, but just like those hazards, the damage can be both severe and permanent.

Keep facts handy: 5 simple statistics to motivate hand protection

Matt Burtney

October 6, 2017

If something were to happen to your hands, chances are that you could learn to adapt your daily routines, but it would most certainly be a life-changing experience. The aim of this article is to look at five simple statistics that on their own may seem irrelevant, but when put together will give you with a new perspective on safety.

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.

Finding the right glove compatible with touchscreen technology

Working with industrial & consumer touchscreens- Understand the technology to find the right glove

Anthony Di Giovanni

September 25, 2017

A big question when selecting work gloves today is touchscreen compatibility. Understanding what constitutes touchscreen compatibility is not straightforward and there is more to it than just the glove.

AMMEX heavy duty disposable gloves

September 22, 2017

AMMEX’s raised diamond texture has raised the bar for heavy-duty disposable gloves. In automotive, industrial, jan/san, and countless other enterprises, more users are discovering how this technology enhances safety and performance.

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.

Accurate glove assessments improve safety and consolidate choices

Alice Farago

September 13, 2017

A disposable glove re-evaluation can lead to improved protection, efficiency and possible glove consolidation. Every facility has its own unique complex processes and tasks. A close examination of each process and the elements the user comes in contact with will lead to the best glove choice.

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.

Honeywell donates $2 million in personal protective equipment to aid in Texas recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey

Donation of broad range of protective gear will support first responders in Houston and across southeast Texas for emergency response, clean-up efforts

September 6, 2017

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it has donated about $2 million in personal protective equipment (PPE) to support first responders and emergency personnel in efforts to assist their communities following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.

Sweaty gloves can cause health problems & limit mobility

Tom Draskovics

September 1, 2017

When skin is exposed to sweat for a prolonged time, it weakens and becomes more vulnerable. In short, gloves are a necessary precaution, but without taking steps to reduce sweat buildup gloves quickly become a source of discomfort and health issues.