05 Hand Protection
05 Hand Protection
PROTECTION
available in both Latex and Latex-Free types e.g. Nitrile, Vinyl, physical hazards. Reusable
Polyethylene or plastic. Disposable Gloves are used primarily in gloves are made with the
the following applications: food handling, salons, electronic same material as
assembly, laboratory work, packaging, automotive, janitorial, disposable gloves.
general pharmaceutical and home use. Reusable gloves are used
in automotive and petro
chemical industries.
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Leather gloves are used to 4 Aluminized Gloves made of 5 Stainless Steel Mesh Gloves
protect against injuries from sparks or aluminized synthetic materials are are used to protect hands form slashing
scraping against rough designed to insulate cuts and scratches that can occur during
surfaces. They are also hands from intense heat. meat and poultry processing. They are
used in combination These gloves are most used most
with an insulated liner commonly used by commonly by
when working with persons working with persons
electricity. These molten materials. These working with
should be used when gloves are cutting tools or
welding, as the leather recommended for other sharp
can resist sparks and moderate heat. The welding, furnace and foundry work, as instruments.Superior stainless-steel
risk of cuts and abrasions can also be they provide reflective and insulating gloves in chain mail are from anti-
minimized by wearing leather gloves. protection. oxidising.
6 HPPE Gloves (High 7 Fabric Gloves made of cotton or fabric blends and generally used in
Performance Polyethylene) different environments (depends on the thickness). Fabric gloves
help glove manufacturers help to protect against dust, abrasion, scratch or offer better grip
create cut-resistant hand when handling slippery objects. They also help insulate hands from
protection that is strong, mild heat or cold. They can keep hands clean and protect against
tough, comfortable, flexible, abrasions, but may not be strong enough to handle work with rough,
cool, and light. sharp materials or where chemical protection is required.
2. Length
• Assessing the risk should define the length of glove needed.
• Protect hands and wrist: length 9-14 inches or 23-26 cm.
• Protect arm and elbow: length 14-18 inches or 36-46 cm.
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• Protect whole arm - shoulder: length 31 inches or 76 cm.
9"
12"
15"
18"
24"
31"
3. Size
• You must first determine out your hand size.
• If the size is too small, it causes undue hand fatigue, rashes, perspiration and may tear your gloves
• Gloves that are too large are uncomfortable, interfere with the precision of grip and can snag.
• Measuring hands: Hand Circumference
Before use
• Choosing the right glove for your application is critical for ensuring proper protection.
• Study well the instructions of glove use including, washing, storage, disposal and limitations of use etc.
• Selecting the suitable size and length for optimum level of protection.
• Inspect the gloves before handling hazardous materials or use. Signs of wear may include holes, cracks, tears, and
discoloration of the glove material. At the same time, some of operations require inspection during use e.g., electrical
resistance.
Materials
Mechanical and Chemical Properties
Natural latex Neoprene Nitrile PVC
Flex resistance
Abrasion resistance
Cut resistance
Tear resistance
Puncture resistance
Acid resistance
Base resistance
Oil or grease resistance
Hydrocarbons resistance
Aromatic Solvent resistance
Chlorinated solvents resistance
Keronic solvents resistance
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Calcium chloride ++ ++ ++ ++ Petro - + ++ =
Calcium hydroxide ++ ++ ++ ++ Petroleum ether - = ++ -
Calcium tetrachioride - = + = Petroleum products - = + =
Castor oil - ++ ++ = Phenol (phenic alcohol) = + + +
Chlorine = ++ ++ = Phosphoric acid 75 % ++ ++ ++ ++
Chloroacetone ++ ++ - - Polyester resins - = + =
Chloroform - - = - Potassium bicarbonate ++ ++ ++ ++
Chromic acid = + = + Potassium phosphate ++ ++ ++ ++
Citric acid ++ ++ ++ ++ Potassium sulphate ++ ++ ++ ++
Creosote = ++ ++ + Poultry = ++ ++ -
Cresol + ++ ++ + Setting agents ++ ++ ++ ++
Cutting oil - ++ ++ + Shampoos ++ ++ ++ ++
Ethylaniline = ++ ++ Silicate ++ ++ ++ ++
Ethylene glycol ++ ++ ++ ++ Sodium bicarbonate ++ ++ ++ ++
Fertiliser ++ ++ ++ ++ Sodium hypochloride ++ ++ ++ ++
Fish and shellfish = ++ ++ Sodium nitrate ++ ++ ++ ++
Fixing agents ++ ++ ++ ++ Sodium phosphates ++ ++ ++ ++
Fluorides = ++ ++ = Sodium sulphate ++ ++ ++ ++
Formaldehyde 30 % ++ ++ ++ ++ Soya bean oil - ++ ++ =
Formic acid 90 % + ++ = ++ Styrene - = = -
Fuels - = ++ Sulphites, bi-sulphites, hyposulphites ++ ++ ++ ++
Furaldehyde + ++ - - Sulphuric acid concentrated = + = +
Gas oil - + ++ + Sulphuric acid diluted (battery) ++ ++ ++ ++
Glycerine ++ ++ ++ ++ THF = Tetrahydrofurane = = - -
Hexane - + ++ = Toluene - = + =
Household detergents ++ ++ + ++ Vinyl acetate ++ ++ ++ +
Hydraulic fluid (petrol) - = ++ = Washing Powders - = = -
Hydraulic fluid (esters) + ++ ++ Water paint ++ ++ ++ ++
Hydrocluoric acid 30% and 5 ++ ++ ++ ++ WeedKillers + ++ ++ +
Hydrocluoric acid 30% + ++ + ++ Xylene - = + =
Hydrogen peroxide ++ ++ ++ Xylophene - = + =
Isobutanol (isobutylic alcohol) ++ ++ ++ Zinc sulphate ++ ++ ++ ++
Isobutylcetone ++ + -
Kerosene - + ++ + This recommendation table shows general protection. Any other
Lactic acid 85 % ++ + ++
Lard oil ++ ++ = specific protection required should be tested under each condition
Linseed oil ++ ++ = as and when required.
Recommendation: ensure that the glove functions are fit for purpose.
++ Excellent + Good The type of glove selected depends on the substances being handled
= Fair - Not recommended and the type of work being undertaken.
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Tips for safe glove use
Wash your hands before Do not re-use gloves many
donning gloves times.
1 2 3
Remove glove tips
Wash gloves before removing Fold the edge of gloves Pull out the edge of gloves
Hand
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Remove glove without touching
the outside surface of hand Apply moisturizer on hand
area (* don’t remove gloves by
pulling out at finger areas)
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specific protective qualities. The higher the number, the better the test result. The following is tested :
PERFORMANCE LEVELS 1 2 3 4
A. After-burn time The length of time is measured for how long the ≤ 20 ≤ 10 ≤ 3 ≤2
material either glows or burns (Unit : Seconds)
B. Contact heat 15 seconds is the minimum accepted length of time for 100 º 250 º 350 º 500 º
approval (Unit : Degree ºC)
C. Convective heat The amount of time is measured for the heat from a
gas flame(80kmw/kvm) to increase the temperature of ≤4 ≤ 7 ≤ 10 ≤ 18
the glove's inside material by 24 ºC (Unit : Seconds)
D. Radiant heat The average time is measured for heat penetration of
ABCDEF ≤ 5 ≤ 30 ≤ 90 ≤ 150
2.5 kw/kvm (Unit : Seconds)
E. Drops of molten The total number of drops of molten metal required to
metal increase the temperature by 40 ºC between the inside ≥ 5 ≥ 15 ≥ 25 ≥ 35
of the glove and the skin (Unit : Number or drop)
F. Molten metal The total number of grams is measured of how much
molten metal is required to damage the simulated skin 30 60 120 200
(Unit : Gram)
EN 374 - CHEMICAL PROTECTION
In many countries there are more than 15,000 different chemicals in use in more than 60,000 products within industry,
construction, agriculture etc. Tested and approved chemical gloves are the right solution against many of these chemicals.
The 'Chemical resistant' glove CODE LETTER CHEMICAL CODE LETTER CHEMICAL
pictogram must be accompanied A Methanol G Diethylamine
by a 3-digit code. This code refers B Acetone H Tetrahydrofuran
to the code letters of 3 chemicals C Acetonitrile I Ethyl Scetate
(from a list of 12 standard defined D Dichloromethane J n-Heptan
XYZ chemicals) for which a
E Carbon disulfide K Sodium Hydroxide 40%
breakthrough time of at least 30
minutes has been obtained. F Toluen L Sulfuric Acid 96%
t R sist
Cu
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d) Anti Stab or puncture resistance 0-4 3
e) Blade cut resistance A-F C
PU Coated Cut Resistant Gloves Level 4 4 4 4 3 C PU Coated Cut Resistant Gloves Level 5 4543C
Code Description Size Color UOM Package Code Description Size Color UOM Package
GLVR0036ZZZZM Cut-Resistant/PU M Grey 1 pair 1 pair GLVR0037ZZZZS Cut-Resistant/PU S Grey 1 pair 1 pair
Pangolin Level 3+ Pangolin Level 5+
GLVR0036ZZZZL Cut-Resistant/PU L Grey 1 pair 1 pair GLVR0037ZZZZM Cut-Resistant/PU M Grey 1 pair 1 pair
Pangolin Level 3+ Pangolin Level 5+
GLVR0037ZZZZL Cut-Resistant/PU L Grey 1 pair 1 pair
Pangolin Level 5+
GLVR0037ZZZXL Cut-Resistant/PU XL Grey 1 pair 1 pair
Pangolin Level 5+
EN388 EN388
Non Coated Cut Resistant Gloves level 5 354X Non Coated Long Cut Resistant Gloves Level 5 4 5 4 X
• A High Performance Polyethylene offers, maximum strength • A High Performance Polyethylene offers, maximum strength
combined with minimum weight. HPPE is extremely durable combined with minimum weight. HPPE is extremely durable
and resistant to moisture, UV light and chemicals. and resistant to moisture, UV light and chemicals.
• CE EN388 3 5 4 X • CE EN388 3 5 4 X
• Good ventilation, exceptional dexterity and comfort along • Good ventilation, exceptional dexterity and comfort along
with superior washability (no fabric softener or chemicals) with superior washability (no fabric softener or chemicals)
• Protection hands from direct contact with sharp edges such • Longer gloves offer additional forearm protection.
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as glass, metal, ceramics and other materials. • Protection hands from direct contact with sharp edges such
as glass, metal, ceramics and other materials.
EN388
3543
Latex Coated Cut Resistant Gloves
• Kevlar fabric, good ventilation
• Cut resistant to level 5
• Latex coated on palm and thumb provides excellent grip
and dexterity
• Heat resistant up to 200°C
#305 # 8+ Blue
GLVR0025ZZ090 Cut-Resistant#305 9 Yellow/ 1 pair 1 pair
# 9+ Blue
Electrical Gloves
EN 60 903-2003 MAXIMUM USE PROOF TEST
Electricians Gloves (Honeywell) CEI 903-2002 CLASS AC VOLTAGE AC VOLTAGE
(V EFF) (V EFF)
• Natural rubber, soft touch and flexible 00 500 2,500
• Thickness 0.5-3.4 mm, length 36-41 cm 0 1,000 5,000
• Protects against cold or heat 1 7,500 10,000
• Acid, oil, ozone and freeze resistant 2 17,000 20,000
• Categories AZC 3 26,500 30,000
4 36,000 40,000
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EN388 EN388
4131 4131
PU Palm Coated Polyester Gloves Nitrile Foam Palm Coated 100% Nylon Gloves
• Polyester material,Seamless • Nylon material,Seamless
• CE EN388:2003 • CE EN388:2003
• PU coated palm provides excellent grip and dexterity • Nitrile coated palm provides excellent grip and
• Suiable for maintenance, assembly work and electronics dexterity
• Suiable for maintenance, assembly work and
electronics
Code Description Color UOM Package Code Description Color UOM Package
GLVC-PLPU/S PU Plam Coated Polyester Gloves #S+ White 1 pair 1 pair GLVC-NLNF/M Nitrile Foam Palm Coated White/ 1 pair 1 pair
Nylon Gloves #M+ Grey
GLVC-PLPU/M PU Plam Coated Polyester Gloves #M+ White 1 pair 1 pair
GLVC-NLNF/L Nitrile Foam Palm Coated White/ 1 pair 1 pair
GLVC-PLPU/L PU Plam Coated Polyester Gloves #L+ White 1 pair 1 pair Nylon Gloves #L+ Grey
GLVC-NLNF/XL Nitrile Foam Palm Coated White/ 1 pair 1 pair
Nylon Gloves #XL+ Grey
Cotton Gloves with PVC Dot Cotton Gloves with Folded Sleeve
• Cotton material, soft and comfortable • Cotton material, fabric touch, soft
• Red polka dot coating on palm gives better grip. • Good ventilation
• Good ventilation • Folded end prevents irritation
• Length 9 inches
• Elasticated cuff
Code Description Color UOM Package Code Description Color UOM Package
GLVC0001ZZZZZ Cotton Gloves with PVC Dot White with 1 pair 1 pair GLVC0008ZZZZZ Cotton Gloves with White 1 pair 1 pair
#92802 / R: red dots Folded Sleeve+
Kevlar/ Aluminized Heat Resistant Gloves 500 ˚C Leather/ Aluminized Heat resistant gloves 300 ˚C
• Kevlar fabric knitting, fabric touch, good ventilation • Kevlar fabric knitting, fabric touch, good ventilation
• Cut resistant • Cut resistant
• Manufactured from aluminized fabric and designed to • Manufactured from aluminized fabric and designed to
insulate hands from temperatures up to 500°C (900°F) insulate hands from temperatures up to 300°C (550°F)
• Commonly used in foundries etc.
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Code Description Color UOM Package Code Description Color UOM Package
GLVT0001ZZZZZ Heat Resistant Gloves Silver 1 pair 1 pair GLVT0002ZZZZZ Heat Resistant Gloves Silver/ 1 pair 1 pair
500°C + 300°C + Yellow
Code Description Color UOM Package Code Description Color UOM Package
GLVT0003ZZZZZ Heat Resistant Gloves Silver/ 1 pair 1 pair GLVT0005ZZZZZ Heat Resistant Gloves Silver 1 pair 1 pair
#HG-1250 Grey #HG-AL2
Heat Insulating Resistant Leather Gloves #LG-HG 1413 Heat Resistant Leather Gloves #LG-012
• High quality cow leather material • High quality cow leather material
• Comfortable with limited cut resistance • Comfortable with limited cut resistance
• Length 14 inches • Length 16 inches
• Manufactured from aluminized fabric and designed to • Manufactured from aluminized fabric and designed to
protect hands from heat up to 300°F protect hands from heat up to 150°C (300°F)
• Also protects against heat from arc flash • Also protects against heat from arc flash
Code Description Color UOM Package Code Description Color UOM Package
GLVL0003ZZZZZ Heat insulating resistant Brown 1 pair 1 pair GLVL0005ZZZZZ Heat resistant leather Gloves Grey 1 pair 1 pair
Gloves #LG-HG 1413+ #LG-012+
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Welding Gloves
EN388
Short Sleeve Cow Split Leather Gloves Long Sleeve Cow Split Leather Gloves
• High quality split leather material, soft and durable • High quality split leather material, soft and durable
• Length 10 inches • Length 13.5 inches
• Limited heat resistance • Limited heat resistance
Code Description Color UOM Package Code Description Color UOM Package
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GLVL0020ZZZZZ Split Leather Gloves+ Grey 1 pair 1 pair GLVL0021ZZZZZ Long Sleeve Leather Gloves+ Grey 1 pair 1 pair
Shoulder Length Sleeve Cow Split Leather Gloves Fully Lined Cow Split Leather Gloves
• High quality split leather material, soft and durable • High quality split leather material, soft and durable
• Length 22 inches • Length 14 inches
• Limited heat resistance • Limited heat resistance
Code Description Color UOM Package Code Description Color UOM Package
GLVL0022ZZZZZ Shoulder length Leather Gloves+ Grey 1 pair 1 pair GLVL0024ZZZZZ Fully Lining Leather Gloves+ Grey 1 pair 1 pair
0120
High Performance Nitrile JKL 4101
EN374 EN388
PVC Coated Gloves for Oil Protection AJK 4121 Oil Protection PVC Gloves
• PVC palm coating for added grip & dexterity • PVC material, soft, flexible and durable
• Soft, flexible and comfortable • Oil, chemical, acid, grease and solvent resistant
• Oil, chemical, acid, grease and solvent resistant • Length 30 cm. Thickness 0.28 cm.
• Length 30 cm. • Suitable for light industry
• Length 28.5 cm
Code Description Color UOM Package Code Descriptioin Color UOM Package
GLVP0007ZZZZZ PVC Coated Gloves #656+ Blue 1 pair 1 pair GLVP0012ZZZZZ Oil Protection PVC Gloves #781: White 1 pair 1 pair
EN374-3 EN388
Rubber Gloves #GR-1 (Thick) All Purpose Rubber Gloves #GR-1 (Thick)
• Natural rubber material • Natural rubber material
• Length 13 inches. • Length 13 inches.
• Suitable for cleaning and general use • Dotted fingertips provides slip resistance
Code Description Color UOM Package Code Description Color UOM Package
GLVR0009ZZZZZ Rubber Gloves #GR-1 + Orange 1 pair 1 pair GLVR0008ZZZZZ All purpose rubber Gloves Black 1 pair 1 pair
#GR-1 +
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Rubber Gloves #G627 (Thick) Rubber Gloves #G-627 (Thick)
• Comfort fit • Natural rubber material
• Length 18 inches • Length 24 inches
• Chemical, acid and oil resistant • Chemical, acid and oil resistant
• General use
Code Description Color UOM Package Code Description Color UOM Package
GLVR0020ZZZZZ Rubber Gloves #G627+ Black/ 1 pair 1 pair GLVR0017ZZZZZ Rubber Gloves #G-627 + Black 1 pair 1 pair
Orange End
Rubber Gloves
• Comfort fit
• Length 12 inches
• Chemical, acid and oil resistant
• General use
Code Description Color UOM Package
GLVR0022ZZZZZ Rubber Gloves #TIGER Black 1 pair 1 pair
TECH:
• Length 25 cm.