Articles Tagged with ''Hand Protection''

OSHA’s personal protective equipment standards for general industry (29 CFR 1910.132-1910.138) are in effect.

It is impossible to ignore the effect of legislation when discussing personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace, and in most industrialised nations it is now mandatory for employers to provide appropriate PPE to the workforce.

Selecting the correct hand protection for a specific application is one of the most important and often overlooked aspects of a safety director’s responsibility.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates that for every 10,000 full-time equivalent workers, 25 hand injuries occur on average per year.

Just because a glove tests high in one ANSI category, doesn’t mean it is the right glove for your specific application.

The International Glove Association is the sole glove association designed to meet the expanding and interdependent global working relationships between glove suppliers, manufacturers and distributors.

The Youngstown FR Mechanics Hybrid™ glove is designed to offer a superior level of protection

The Youngstown® FR Waterproof Ultimate Lined with Kevlar® glove is ideal for utility and oil/gas workers who need to complete tasks in unforgiving temperatures.

A heavy-duty TPR knuckle reduces impacts without compromising flexibility.

The gloves help prevent hand and finger injuries from pinch points and crushing blows in harsh oilfield environments.