articlePersonal protective equipment (PPE) is a cornerstone of health and safety in the work place – but did you know that certain PPE, specifically safety gloves, should undergo certain testing procedures to make sure they are absolutely fit for purpose? Franz Lorenschitz, marketing manager at TraffiGlove, analyses the importance of PPE and why EN 388 Standard testing is vital to a safety glove’s reliability.
productA new protective glove, the Showa 381 from Globus, is designed to offer increased comfort as well as protection for workers carrying out a variety of tasks.
productDSM Dyneema and ATG have announced a cooperative agreement to combine technology platforms using Dyneema Diamond Technology for workplace hand protection.
productThe TOG6W is a new development, in the Aquila Oil and Gas TPR glove range, which is said to offer cushioned silicone protection shielding against blunt force impacts, with a high degree of comfort down to -30°C.
productAnsell, a global leader in protection solutions, has launched an extensive programme for its distributors and customers to implement the upcoming changes in the EN388 standard concerning hand protection against mechanical risks.
productAfter the introduction of Black Mamba Gloves in 2012 Fortress Distribution followed with the launch of its YULEYS reusable shoe cover in 2013.
productHands play a vital role in most jobs, but they are delicate structures, making the choice of gloves critical. However, many companies choose cheaper gloves as they deem them to save them money.
productThe new SHOWA 381 by Globus features a specially-engineered Microfibre yarn liner and microporous nitrile foam palm. The combination of the two technologies results in a glove that offers exceptional comfort as well as grip in dry and light oily precise-handling applications.
productSnickers’ range of work gloves are designed to cope with the harshest of weather conditions.
productLawrence Maddison works for Openreach, a BT Group business that looks after the fibres, wires and cables that form digital networks across the UK.
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