productExpert advice on safety gloves
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productApproved for food use
The Showa Best Nitri-DEX® 707 from Globus is reported to bridge the gap between chemical-resistant and disposable gloves by providing a 100% nitrile glove manufactured using a low modulus formulation to give exceptional comfort.
articleTop trends in hand protection
Increasing awareness by both employers and wearers of the need to avoid potential accidents and injuries to the hand has led to the market for industrial hand protection showing strong growth in the last few years.
productGetting a handle on hygiene
NHS Grampian has become the first hospital in Scotland to trial an innovative new hand hygiene product, the Pure Hold Hygiene Handle which was developed in conjunction with NHS Infection Prevention specialists.
productCut control colour system
to make specifying gloves easier, safety supplier Arco, has developed a cut control colour glove system.
productGoing underground
Following a Globus hand protection survey, Taylor Woodrow BAM Nuttall (TWBN) who is working on a project to deliver a £500 million scheme for London Underground to upgrade Tottenham Court Road Tube station, selected a range of Showa Best and Skytec gloves to improve hand safety on the site. As a result, more workers are now wearing gloves, fewer gloves are being collected because they are lasting longer and costs are being driven down. Ultimately, the severity of hand injuries has also reduced.
productAny glove won’t do
This is the message from hand protection specialist Polyco who has joined the BSIF’s ‘It’s in your Hands” campaign which aims to improve skin care in industrial and commercial organisations. The 2006 campaign has been updated and expanded in 2013 to include latest statistics on incidence of skin disease, advice on avoiding the risk of skin cancer and work related dermatitis, as well as skin care considerations by work area.
productBright idea
New to the Dirty Rigger Gloves & Accessories range Dirty Rigger is the Dirty Rigger GlowMan.
productPurity, fit and functionality
Safety equipment specialist uvex has launched its uvex phynomic safety glove range, which is focused on purity, fit and functionality.
productPliable gloves
Guardsman has introduced Guide CPN, a range of protective gloves with a level of protection that exceeds the current EN standard. At the same time the gloves are pliable and easy to use. The gloves in the range protect against cut, puncture and needle injuries.
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