HAND PROTECTION

Work gloves are essential to protect workers' hands from various hazards associated with different professional activities. Choosing the right glove depends on the type of work performed and the hazards present. Here is a detailed description of the main categories of work gloves available:

1. Mechanical Protection Gloves

These gloves are designed to protect your hands from cuts, abrasions, punctures and impacts.

  • Cut-resistant gloves: Made from resistant materials such as Kevlar or Dyneema fibre, they offer protection against cuts and lacerations.
  • Anti-abrasion gloves: Designed to resist wear and tear, ideal for maintenance work and handling rough materials.
  • Puncture-resistant gloves: Equipped with reinforced layers to prevent penetration by sharp objects.

2. Thermal Protection Gloves

These gloves protect your hands from thermal hazards, both heat and extreme cold.

  • Heat Resistant Gloves: Made from materials such as Nomex or Kevlar, they are ideal for welders, foundries and jobs involving exposure to fire or intense heat.
  • Cold Weather Gloves: Lined and insulated to keep hands warm in extreme cold conditions, ideal for outdoor work in winter or refrigerated environments.

3. Chemical Protective Gloves

These gloves are designed to protect against hazardous chemicals.

  • Nitrile Gloves: Offer resistance to a wide range of chemicals and are ideal for handling solvents and oils.
  • Neoprene gloves: Resistant to acids, bases and alcohols, used in laboratories and chemical industries.
  • PVC Gloves: Ideal for working with less aggressive chemicals and for handling food.

4. Electrical Protective Gloves

Designed to protect against electrical hazards.

  • Insulating latex gloves: Used for work on electrical systems and high voltage lines.
  • Leather gloves for external protection: Often used in combination with insulating gloves for additional mechanical protection.

5. Precision and Dexterity Gloves: These gloves offer lightweight protection while maintaining high tactile sensitivity.

  • Polyurethane Gloves: Offers good grip and is ideal for precision assembly and electronics work.
  • Thin latex or nitrile gloves: Used in laboratories, hospitals and the food industry for jobs requiring precision and sensitivity.

6. General Protective Gloves

These gloves are designed for a variety of general applications.

  • Leather Gloves: Offer protection and durability for construction, carpentry and farming work.
  • Coated Fabric Gloves: Usually coated with latex or nitrile to improve grip and protection against liquids and oils.

7. Anti-Vibration Gloves: Designed to reduce the impact of vibrations from tools and machinery, with special padding that absorbs vibrations and are ideal for working with jackhammers, drills and other vibrating tools.

Safety Regulations

The use of work gloves is governed by specific regulations to ensure adequate protection based on the risks present. Some common standards include:

  • EN 388: European standard for protective gloves against mechanical risks.
  • EN 374: Standard for protective gloves against chemicals and microorganisms.
  • EN 407: Standard for protective gloves against thermal risks (heat and fire).
  • EN 511: Standard for gloves protecting against cold.
  • EN 60903: Standard for gloves for protection against electrical risks.