Work Gloves

Work environments are full of unpredicted events that always put staff at risk. Safety conditions are always observed for work environments, but in order to increase the safety of workers, it is necessary for them to use personal safety equipment. Work clothes, shoes, gloves, hats and masks are all considered as safety equipment and their use in the workplace is necessary. Not wearing and not using these equipment may endanger worker’s lives. One of the most important safety accessories is work gloves, which have different materials and models according to the situations and uses. More than 60% of work-related accidents are related to not wearing work or safety gloves.

Different work gloves are designed for different occupations. These gloves should protect the person from hazards such as electric shock, cuts, burns and chemical damage.

Depending on the type of job, the best work gloves can have different compliments. But in general, a suitable pair of work gloves should have at least some of the features that we are going mention below.

 

Durability is directly related to the design and the type and quality of raw materials. Durable gloves can be used for longer times and saves on repurchase costs.

 

The level of flexibility determines how sticky and soft the glove is. The more flexible the glove, the better it can be used when gluing.

 

If you wear a pair of waterproof gloves, your hands are 100% protected from any moisture and water and you will stay dry and comfortable, this feature prevents water from penetrating into the gloves even if your hands are working under the surface of the water. All seams are sealed and there will be no leakage points.

 

For humid environments, it is better to choose and wear a pair of water-repellent gloves. These gloves are designed with waterproof or water-repellent materials and have hydrophobic properties, but unlike waterproof gloves, they are not sealed.

 

There are several standard levels for cut-resistance properties. From thin and flexible gloves with low protection level to special gloves equipped with advanced technologies for harsh working conditions. Choosing gloves with this feature depends on your needs and job.

 

When working in a high temperature environment, working with hot parts or when exposed to welding sparks, you need gloves that are heat resistant. If your work can cause sparks, all types of gloves made of natural leather will be suitable to protect your hands, and if welding, you must use gloves that are approved in accordance with the welding standard EN 12477: 2001 .

 

These gloves are made of materials that are resistant to smaller amounts of sparks. The material does not melt or ignite directly in contact with the spark. Although these gloves are resistant to metal sparks, they are not a substitute for welding gloves.

Gloves for working in oily environments

To work with oily objects, we recommend that you protect your hands with special oil-resistant work gloves. Special gloves for working in oily environments are more durable and prevent the penetration of oils into the gloves. Using the right gloves not only protects your hands but also increases the efficiency of your hands when working with greasy and oily objects.

 

There are different types of work gloves and they are selected depending on the job.

 

This type of safety glove is used to protect the hands and fingers when working with large industrial knives and cutters. As the name implies, these gloves are made of metal mesh to prevent injuries in the event of an accident.

 

 

A special type of plastic or polymer compounds such as polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl alcohol, etc. are used to produce these gloves to prevent corrosion and other damage from working with chemicals.

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These types of safety gloves are available in two types, cold-resistant and heat-resistant.

Cold-resistant gloves are typically made of glass and aramid. In contrast, heat-resistant gloves are made of leather, which is covered with aluminum, fiberglass, asbestos, etc. to transfer the minimum heat to the hands.

 

One of the most widely used types of safety gloves are insulated safety gloves that protect the hands from electricity. These types of gloves are made of plastic or polymeric materials that have a high resistance to electricity.

 

 

Safety gloves with lead layers (plumbum) are made for people who deal with dangerous radioactive rays, to reduce the damage from these beams to zero. The lead used in these type of gloves acts as a durable sheet and prevents the entry of harmful radioactive rays. It may be thought that because lead is used in these gloves, they must have a high weight. But this idea is completely wrong. The weight of these gloves is not different from other gloves and can be used easily.

 

 

These types of gloves, due to their durable material, prevent hand injuries when working with cutting machines. In addition to high strength, these gloves are very light and flexible and can be easily worked with. These gloves can be used in environments that require assembly of parts, manual work, packaging and work with large cutting machines.

 

Among the products of Ark safety industries in this regard, we can mention Ark work gloves with nitrile coating, which is woven from high-quality, high-density polyester yarn.

• Resistance to petroleum and petroleum solvents, vegetable and animal oils, fuels and greases

• Proper resistance to low temperatures

• Full finger cover to increase safety

• High abrasion resistance

are of the features of Ark high quality gloves.