Hand Protection

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has issued a cautionary alert to industry and tradesmen following the extensive failure of personal protective equipment (PPE) from non-member entities in their safety assessments. In a comprehensive evaluation of safety performance, the BSIF tested 123 products acquired from non-member sources between December 2022 and December 2023. Tests were […]

Chainsaws can be dangerous when they aren’t operated correctly or when the appropriate measures have not been put in place with regards to safety. Protect your chainsaw operators and closely working workers before they’re placed in danger. Here’s how managers can conduct a chainsaw risk assessment in 6 steps. 1. Write down details pertaining to […]

Construction workers, landscapers, forestry workers, warehouse operatives, engineers and even road-workers need different types of gloves due to the safety elements featured in each one. This is especially important for rig workers as the work onboard requires a number of areas to be covered. It is possible that rigger gloves are not the best option […]

Personal Protective Equipment generally goes by the acronym: PPE. It is the equipment that protects its users from health or safety risks. Most specifically, risks you would find in the workplace. The Ultimate Guide to PPE includes an explanation of all relevant PPE regulations, best practice advice for health and safety officers or those charged […]

The invention of Anti-vibration gloves were a gift from the PPE Gods for workers who use automatic equipment such as pneumatic tools, rivet guns, jackhammers, etc. As more and more tools became powered, there were more and more vibration injuries reported in the workplace. Many brands offer different protection for the person who is wearing […]

Hand safety in the workplace is one of the most important aspects of Health & Safety. 40% of workplace accidents involve a worker’s hands and 70% of hand injuries occur because the worker has removed their safety gloves. Staggering, isn’t it!? Keeping your workforce’s hands safe is everyone’s responsibility, and it can make a huge […]

You need to know how to safely remove your disposable gloves without contaminating yourself – otherwise what’s the point of wearing them in the first place? Unless you learn the procedure to taking off your single use gloves safely, you are putting your hands and health at risk. That’s the same risk as not wearing […]

In 2016, new cut resistance ratings for anti-cut gloves and sleeves in the EN388:2016 standards were announced, and in 2019 these standards began to find their way into PPE product. You will likely be familiar with Cut 1 – 5 resistance levels, but these are now deprecated. The EN388:2016 cut proofing levels now range from […]

Gloves are a useful tool that many people often overlook when putting together an outdoor work uniform. There are many different types and styles made from a variety of different materials to choose from – you’ll be surprised. From man-made materials to real leather and performance styles to models with enhanced grip and insulation, you […]

There are several types of gloves available to purchase for a reason. You should avoid making the mistake of assuming that any type of glove can be used for any type of work you undertake, as this can bring its own set of dangers. That’s why gloves are rated into three separate categories and all […]

When searching for work gloves, nitrile coated gloves, and latex coated gloves are popular options, but which is best? Before we begin with the merits, let’s discuss the properties of latex and nitrile themselves. What is each substance made with, and what’s its purpose? Does one fare better than the other? Find out.  The Pure […]