Beginner’s Essential Guide for Buying Work Gloves

Work gloves are important protective equipment used widely in almost all industries and professions to prevent hands from any injury or catching any viruses while you are working at your workplace.

However, there is a variety of work gloves available, each pair meeting its specific demands.

Gloves can be categorized into various types according to their material and efficiency to ensure protection and optimum performance. For example, they can be divided into 6 categories;

1. Mechanical
2. Chemical
3. Welding
4. Cut and puncture-resistant
5. Protection against special hazards
6. Protection against thermal hazards

You can find all the above work gloves on company Everprogloves.

The above-mentioned categories are just a few types that fall under work gloves. For your ease, we will help you to choose the right ones which fulfill your requirements.

●    Working with blunt objects

Seamless gloves made out of PVC, polyurethane, or nitrile is the ideal pair when you’re working with light objects. You can also go for seamless puncture-resistant gloves or cotton gloves dipped in nitrile if your work involves using oils. These types of gloves offer maximum protection against dirt, attrition, and abrasion. If your work is all about handling slippery objects, these gloves offer a strong grip over the material and therefore you can make the best use out of it.

●    Working with hot, cold sharp objects

If you are connected to a mining industry or biochemical field, these might be the perfect fit for you. Workers who are exposed to extreme temperatures when dealing with materials in assembling them should always look for gloves that will protect them from any danger.

They need to select the gloves which shield their skin from the extreme high or the higher extreme low temperatures. It is advisable to go for aramid fibers ( a synthetic fiber) which is very flexible and offer protection against harsh cuts and heat.

●    Working with toxic or dangerous chemicals

We have already been taught in school to handle chemicals at science laboratories with care and thus, one should not touch these toxic chemicals and without proper protective equipment. There is always a high chance for our hands to become exposed to harmful chemicals that otherwise might leave permanent damage to our skin. Since this field always demands gloves protection, they can be divided into three types.

1. Type A: Protection against high chemical risks
2. Type B: Protection against medium chemical risks
3. Type C: Protection against low chemical risks

Before choosing your desired type, you should test the toxicity of your chemical in order to have a clear idea about the type of purchase.

It should also be kept in mind whether your field of work requires disposable gloves or chemical resistant gloves. No pair of gloves can be decontaminated after contact with the chemical.

●    Working with electrical equipment

Ever heard of insulators to resist electric shock? We bet you have. If you are working with electrical equipment, insulating rubber gloves are the best gloves to prevent the conduction of electricity which can otherwise be dangerous to your life. These gloves do not offer high impact protection but do offer an appropriate degree of insulation even when all you have to do is replace a light bulb. It is always better to take all possible safety precautions underestimating these risks can cost you your life.

We hope this article has helped you to put a finger on what exactly you need for your workplace. Feel free to leave your reviews!

Ulani Uriah

Umar Nisar was born and raised in the busy city of Abbottabad. As a journalist, Umar Nisar has contributed to many online publications including PAK Today and the Huffing Post. In regards to academics, Umar Nisar earned a degree in business from the Abbottabad UST, Havelian. Umar Nisar follows the money and covers all aspects of emerging tech here at The Hear Up.

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