Gloves
Gloves are garments that cover the hands and generally have a separate opening for each finger and the thumb. Gloves can sometimes be decorative but for work they are meant to protect the hands from the cold, heat, friction, abrasions, chemicals and disease since they provide a protective barrier between the hand and what it is coming into contact with.
Gloves have been around for a long time; some argue that they were around in the days B.C. It is speculated that they were mainly used to protect the hands from being harmed by various dangers. In the 13th century women started wearing gloves as a fashion statement or ornament. Even though gloves did start to be a fashion item they were always used as functional and protective Gloves come in a variety of styles, sizes and materials so when selecting the one that is right for you it is important to know what you will be facing so you can also know what you need to be protected from.
There are a number of different standards that relate to gloves which include:
When selecting a glove consider the tasks you will be completing in them, the materials with which you will come into contact, the elements your hands might be exposed to and anything that may cut you. If you are working with harsh chemicals you will need to ensure that the material that the gloves are constructed out of will protect you from those chemicals to avoid chemical burns and other contaminations. If you are working with materials that may cut you, like a saw or blades or glass for example, you will need to ensure that the material is durable enough to not be pierced. If you are working in a cold environment you will want to invest in a pair of gloves that are insulated and will protect you from the cold.
Depending on the tasks you will be doing you might need to invest in more than one pair of gloves. Also, since gloves do suffer from wear and tear you might like to always have a back-up pair of gloves in case a pair give out while you are on the job; it is always good to be proactive and be prepared for anything.
Gloves have been around for a long time; some argue that they were around in the days B.C. It is speculated that they were mainly used to protect the hands from being harmed by various dangers. In the 13th century women started wearing gloves as a fashion statement or ornament. Even though gloves did start to be a fashion item they were always used as functional and protective Gloves come in a variety of styles, sizes and materials so when selecting the one that is right for you it is important to know what you will be facing so you can also know what you need to be protected from.
There are a number of different standards that relate to gloves which include:
- Mechanical hazards including Abrasion, cut, tear and puncture.
- Protective Against Mechanical Rist (Abrasion/Blade Cut Resistance/Tear Resistance/Abrasion Resistance)
- Protective Against Chemical And Micro-Organisms
- Micro-organisms
- Chemicals
- General requirements for gloves include sizing and a number of health and safety aspects including latex protein and chromium levels.
- Electric shock
- Heat resistance
- Cold resistance
- Antistatic
When selecting a glove consider the tasks you will be completing in them, the materials with which you will come into contact, the elements your hands might be exposed to and anything that may cut you. If you are working with harsh chemicals you will need to ensure that the material that the gloves are constructed out of will protect you from those chemicals to avoid chemical burns and other contaminations. If you are working with materials that may cut you, like a saw or blades or glass for example, you will need to ensure that the material is durable enough to not be pierced. If you are working in a cold environment you will want to invest in a pair of gloves that are insulated and will protect you from the cold.
Depending on the tasks you will be doing you might need to invest in more than one pair of gloves. Also, since gloves do suffer from wear and tear you might like to always have a back-up pair of gloves in case a pair give out while you are on the job; it is always good to be proactive and be prepared for anything.
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