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Gloves are available to protect against: Chemicals, contamination and infection (e.g. disposable latex/vinyl/nitrile gloves) Electricity, when voltage is too high; Extremes of temperature (e.g. oven gloves, welder's gloves) Mechanical hazards (e.g. rigger gloves, chainmail gloves)
Article 1 of Directive 89/686/EEC defines personal protective equipment as any device or appliance designed to be worn or held by an individual for protection against one or more health and safety hazards. PPE which falls under the scope of the Directive is divided into three categories:
Leather gloves provide protection from occupational hazards. For example, beekeepers use leather gloves to avoid being stung by bees. Construction workers might use leather gloves for added grip and for protecting their hands. Welders use gloves too for protection against electrical shocks, extreme heat, ultraviolet and infrared.
In personal protective equipment (PPE), cut-resistant gloves are those designed to protect the wearer's hands from cuts while working with sharp tools. They can be divided into metal mesh gloves, cut-and-sewn, and seamless knitted gloves. [2] Metal mesh gloves are a form of chainmail, and are made of rings of stainless steel. They are typically ...
Personal protective equipment or PPE is equipment worn to protect against exposure to hazardous substances. [17] PPE does not eliminate the risks of hazards it helps protect the user from exposure. [18] To ensure safety, workplaces provide instructions and training on how to use and choose proper PPE in different situations. [17] Nitrile gloves
The gloves also offer considerable cut and puncture protection for your hands thanks to a thick rubber and Kevlar outer shell that protects the knuckles and heavy padding over the fingers.