Safety gloves, also known as personal protective equipment (PPE) gloves or hand protection equipment, are used to protect workers from potential hazards in the workplace. They are designed to cover and protect the hands against cuts, abrasions, punctures, chemical exposures, and other occupational hazards.
Safety gloves are essential for a variety of industries, such as construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and food processing. They can be widely used in different places, including warehouse, factory, chemical industry, electricity etc and are available in different materials to suit different types of hazards.
The main purpose of safety gloves is to protect the hands from potential injury or harm. They can reduce the risk of cuts, lacerations, and punctures, as well as protect against chemical and thermal burns. Wearing the appropriate safety gloves can also prevent the spread of bacteria and contaminants.
TOHO produces the safety gloves according to EN388 standard. This standard is a European standard for testing mechanical hazards, including resistance to abrasion, blade cut resistance, tear resistance, and puncture resistance.
To meet the EN388 standard, safety gloves must meet the following basic requirements:
- Resistance to abrasion: The glove material must withstand abrasion from a sandpaper disc.
- Blade cut resistance: The glove material must resist cutting from a razor blade.
- Tear resistance: The glove material must withstand tearing.
- Puncture resistance: The glove material must resist puncture from a standardized spike.
In addition to meeting the EN388 standard, safety gloves must be comfortable to wear and provide good dexterity for the tasks being performed. They should also be appropriate for the specific hazards present in the workplace.
Overall, safety gloves are an essential part of PPE. They offer protection against a range of hazards and can contribute to safer and healthier working conditions. So, if you are working in an environment that poses a risk to your hands, make sure to wear the appropriate safety gloves!
