| Many work environments need safety gloves. | | | | whether you work in a testing facility or a |
| Otherwise, how will your hands be protected? A | | | | hospital. Gloves, in this case, are going to be made |
| general pair is designed to protect your hands | | | | of a thicker plastic-like material, and typical |
| from a variety of workplace hazards, including | | | | materials used for chemical safety gloves include |
| punctures and lacerations. On the market are | | | | rubber, butyl, nitrile, and PVC. If you need |
| different types, some better for certain work | | | | plastic-like material with more sensitivity, |
| environments than others. How do you know | | | | polyurethane is another option that gives workers |
| which one to choose? If your job doesn't give | | | | more dexterity. |
| you details about which pair you need, here is | | | | Some work gloves are geared toward specific |
| some information about the different types | | | | occupations. Auto workers and mechanics, for |
| available. | | | | example, have sturdy gloves designed for them |
| A general work glove is the most basic design. | | | | by Mechanix Wear and other manufacturers. |
| General safety gloves are usually made from | | | | Welders, as well, need specific gloves. Welding |
| leather, although some cotton or knit materials | | | | gloves are made from thicker leather and stitched |
| are used. For the latter, these have PVC for | | | | together with Kevlar. Some safety gloves, in |
| better gripping. While these two basic gloves | | | | addition, are made with Kevlar for more cut |
| protect the hands, some have additional features | | | | resistance. |
| like insulation, waterproofing by neoprene, and high | | | | If you don't know which type of safety gloves |
| visibility strips. Jobs that are best-suited for these | | | | you'll need on the job, asking your employer is |
| include construction, contracting, package handling, | | | | recommended. However, if you know the |
| and outdoor work. | | | | difficulty of the job and the work environment, |
| Handling chemicals requires a different type of | | | | choosing a pair of work gloves with the right |
| safety glove. Hands need to be protected from | | | | features can be done through many safety gear |
| chemical splashes and pathogens, regardless of | | | | retailers. |