In the previous two posts, we’ve explained where the EN 388 label comes from and how it contains risk information that is sometimes useful for U.S. users, especially when ANSI...
One reason to attribute the relative scarcity of ANSI abrasion and puncture ratings is the existence of that information in non-ANSI forms. We are referring to the EN 388 information—a...
As you become more conversant with glove ratings, you will probably become aware that ANSI ratings aren’t always available for the risk you are interested in. There are a few...
For those workers in the recycling industry and other situations where there exists a risk of accidental needle sticks, there is a rating just for this specialized risk. Very similar...
The ANSI impact rating is a more recent addition to the risks tested, and it is the only one specifically targeted to the back of the glove. This is the...
It is often assumed that a glove with high cut protection is also going to be good at protecting against punctures. Even though this assumption very often proves correct, it...
Of all the mechanical risks workers face, perhaps the most consequential is cut protection. If the task involves working around knives and saws, or sharp edges as with glass or...
PART 2 OF A SERIES While cut protection is important to protect your hands from accidental contact with a sharp blade, the abrasive wear that a glove experiences is anything but...
PART 1 OF A SERIES In just one generation, the variety and specialization of gloves has exploded. The access to quality information about those gloves has followed close behind. That’s a...
There are lots of strategies for enduring the worst summer has to offer. To get the most work done on a hot day, it pays to use all the tricks at our...