Hand protection

Cuts, chemical burns, broken fingers and amputations are some of the hand injuries that commonly occur on the job. In fact, 121,860 nonfatal hand injuries involving days away from work were recorded in 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What are some of the underlying reasons why hand injuries are still so common?

I’m having a hard time getting a good seal between my chemical gloves and the sleeve of my suit. How can I make sure I’m protected?

What do I need to know about protecting my employees’ hands from impact?

How have the products used by utilities workers in recent years evolved to address changing demographics and working conditions?

Work-related hand injuries are common: In 2014, 36,540 wrist injuries and 119,810 hand injuries requiring days away from work were recorded, according to the 2017 edition of “Injury Facts,” a National Safety Council chartbook.

How effective are disposable gloves for industrial applications?

My workers need barrier protection. Are single-use gloves tough enough?

Can you bring me up to speed on which handwashing product ingredients are no longer compliant with federal regulations?

Hand protection manufacturers are striving to produce thinner, lighter and more comfortable gloves to help ensure worker compliance. Here, industry insiders discuss updates to hand protection standards, the importance of comfort and why holding onto your favorite pair of work gloves might not be the best decision.