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ANSI-Rated Abrasion-Resistant Industrial Work Gloves Can Extend PPE Budgets & Lower Injuries
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Hand protection is one of the most important facets of workplace safety. No matter the le
vel of risk, a workers' hands will always be susceptible to injury and while there is no way to eliminate risk, the best safety solution is always prevention and industrial work gloves are just that!
Choosing the proper work glove for your industry and application is extremely important to personal safety, productivity, wellness, and it is crucial to know which type of professional hand protection helps accomplish that efficiently.
When shopping for hand safety glove products it is important to note that different glove materials provide various levels of protection against industrial threats such as cuts, punctures, temperatures, and abrasion.
ABRASION FORCES
Abrasion is defined as the process of repetitive scraping, wearing, grinding, or rubbing something away. If you work with rough, abrasive objects such as concrete, bricks, stone, rebar or cinder block in heavy construction or industrial settings, then specialized ANSI-rated abrasion-resistant work safety gloves that fend against friction is what you should be considering.
THE DILEMMA
Uncomfortable hand protection often reduces dexterity making it difficult for workers to perform fine or intricate tasks. This often results in a worker removing their gloves while on the job and the potential for a workplace injury! Too thin of a glove means the potential for skin exposure and higher glove turnover costs due to premature deterioration. The struggle is balancing cost with longevity while protecting the hands. This is where ANSI rated abrasion-resistant industrial hand protection can help.
ENGINEERED RESISTANCE
In industrial work gloves, abrasion resistance is a vital property that can significantly impact performance and durability. Engineered ANSI rated abrasion-resistant gloves offer wearers the proper level of abrasion resistance that helps reduce potential occupational injuries while maintaining the durability and longevity of the glove. An abrasion resistant glove is ideal for those industrial applications or job processes where destructive, repeated abrasive forces such as friction deteriorate the glove's outer material barrier prematurely exposing the hand to potential contamination or a workplace injury.
ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 SAFETY STANDARD 101
A glove’s abrasion resistance refers to the ability of the glove’s material to withstand wear and tear when contacting rough surfaces. One voluntary industry consensus standard for measuring abrasion resistance is the ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 established by The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA).
To clarify and define protection levels for professionals and validate protection claims for industry, the ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Standard established the ASTM D3389-10 (for coated work gloves) and ASTM D3884-09 (for uncoated work gloves) standardized testing method for measuring the loss of material after being rubbed against harsh or rough surfaces.
It features a scale ranging from level 1-
VALADATING ABRASION RESISTANCE
Abrasion resistance is determined by subjecting the glove material onto a rotating abrasive wheel with a specific load until it breaks through. The number of abrasion cycles (revolutions) the glove material can withstand determines its abrasion resistance score or level rating. Understanding the proper level of abrasion protection required for specific applications is essential to a more protected staff and productive workday. Employers and employees must know the protection levels associated with the different abrasion resistance ratings to make informed decisions while selecting personal protective equipment (PPE).
AWARENESS
Being aware of the abrasion resistance levels of industrial work gloves and understanding the relevant safety standards are critical in ensuring productivity and safety in various workplace environments. Selecting suitable gloves according to the job at hand can help increase glove lifespan and minimize potential risks related to inadequate hand protection.
MULTI-DIMENSIONAL WORK GLOVES
Validated abrasion-resistant work gloves make doing fine jobs possible and while wearing hand protection for longer length of time. This reduces incidents at work that could lead to severe and costly injury and reduce expenditure on replacements. Many abrasion-resistant rated gloves incorporate additional ANSI-rated safety features such as cut-resistance, temperature resistance, water resistance, impact protection, hi-visibility, or puncture resistance, making each glove ideal for many different uses.
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