Getting glove specification right
WHEN IT comes to the supply of PPE for hundreds, or thousands of operatives at a time, it can easily become a tick-box exercise; a procurement decision rather than a safety-critical one.
All hands covered
AS WORKERS face multiple hazards in a single shift, multi-norm gloves are redefining hand protection — simplifying specification, improving compliance, and pushing industry towards a more consultative approach to PPE procurement. Tom Kerrigan provides an insight.
Motion-21: Redefining what Cut Level F protection feels like
FOR YEARS, safety professionals have faced an unavoidable tradeoff: maximum cut resistance or maximum dexterity. In high-risk environments, achieving EN388 Cut Level F protection has typically meant bulky, restrictive gloves – often leading to reduced compliance, hand fatigue, and compromised productivity.
Tilsatec gloves now vend ready
TILSATEC HAS announced that its COMFORT+ glove range will soon be available in new vend-ready FSC-certified packaging, designed to support easier loading into vending machines while reducing environmental impact.
The future of sustainable work gloves without compromise
AS SUSTAINABILITY moves from aspiration to obligation, organisations across construction, manufacturing, logistics and beyond are being challenged to rethink how they source and specify personal protective equipment (PPE).
Removing the guesswork from glove selection
WEARING THE wrong gloves when handling chemicals can have serious consequences, from immediate risks such as burns and skin irritation to long-term health conditions. Despite this, many workers continue to rely on gloves that are not suited to the substances or tasks they encounter. Clair Weston explains how a new solution is helping to close this gap.
Why construction sites are rethinking ‘general handling’ gloves
ON PAPER, many general handling gloves look fit for purpose – on site, they often fail fast.
Traffi at The Health & Safety Event
TRAFFI is returning to The Health & Safety Event for the fifth consecutive year, where the company will present its innovative collections, including the industry-original TraffiSystem, alongside an exclusive preview of several highly anticipated new glove solutions set for launch later in 2026.
Tilsatec launches arc flash gloves
TILSATEC WILL present its new glove range delivering category 3 arc flash protection at The Health & Safety Event 2026.
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