Hand protection - Articles - Page 16

COOL GLOVES

Oil and water resistant gloves from Impacto Protective Products

May 1, 2017

Oil and water resistant gloves designed for the oil and gas industry. Helps prevent hairline fractures, bruising and pinched fingers.

THERMAL PROTECTION

Work gloves from Magid®

May 1, 2017

Magid®, a manufacturer and supplier of PPE, expands its line of work gloves to include thermal protection for cold weather conditions, paired with the cut resistance that workers need to protect against sharp materials.

GRIP GLOVES

Ambi-dex® gloves from Protective Industrial Products (PIP)

May 1, 2017

Protective Industrial Products (PIP) announces Ambi-dex® gloves with Grippaz™ Technology. This latest addition to PIP’s recognized product line features a fish scale pattern that provides unparalleled grip performance.

Ergodyne boosts cut resistance of Trades Gloves Series

April 28, 2017

Ergodyne strengthened the cut resistance in its Trades Gloves Series today. The Armortex®-backed palm on the new ProFlex®812CR6 Utility + Cut Resistance Gloves delivers enhanced protection from cut, slash and puncture without significant loss of dexterity or flexibility.

How to prevent welding burns

April 24, 2017

Sparks and spatter fly off from the welding arc. Hot metal and sparks blow out from the cutting flame. The workpiece and equipment get hot. The flying sparks and hot metal, slag, spatter, hot workpiece, and hot equipment can cause burns.

Five questions to ask when choosing welding gloves

Matt Burtney

April 1, 2017

These days, glove manufacturers have access to higher performing materials and better sewing patterns. But with so many options on the market, how do you know which ones are the best welding gloves for your application?

40-Year glove industry veteran inducted into IGA Hall of Fame

International Glove Assocation honored Frank Stucke inducted on March 20, 2017

March 23, 2017

During a March 20 awards reception at its 2017 Glove Symposium, the International Glove Association (IGA) inducted Frank Stucke into the prestigious IGA Hall of Fame. Stucke began his career in the industrial glove market during the 1970’s, joining the Perfect Fit Glove Company as a knitting machine mechanic while attending high school.

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.

Your Guide to Hand Protection Safety, Vol. 2

February 1, 2017

Welcome to ISHN’s second volume of feature articles and sponsored content relating to workplace hand protection. Safety and health professionals in every industry will benefit from the latest updates and innovations in work gloves. Think about it. Almost everyone uses their hands on the job, especially in manufacturing and construction.

Hand Protection instruction & training should be standard procedure

Beyond glove performance

Gil LeVerne, Jr.

February 1, 2017

Fortunately, while no regulations or laws require them to do so, top-tier protective glove manufacturers provide comprehensive instruction and training in those how-to disciplines as a matter of course.