Safety gloves come in different categories, all offering protection against various hazards. Needle stick resistant gloves, also known as needle-proof gloves, offer protection against hypodermic needles and other thin, sharp items like thin shards of glass and metal wire.
Research says that at least 18,000 Australian healthcare professionals suffer from needle stick injury every year, and it is also a growing problem in the waste and cleaning industries, due to the risks from discarded hypodermic needles.
MATERIALS USED IN NEEDLE STICK-RESISTANT GLOVES
Different brands of needle stick resistant gloves vary in the way they are made and what materials are used to provide the needle stick-resistant capability. Depending on the application they are designed for, they will have specific needle stick-resistant areas to protect certain parts of the hands. For example, some needle stick-resistant gloves will only be needle resistant on the palm and fingers of the glove while others will have needle stick resistance on the back of the hand and up the wrist as well. Below are examples of some of the materials found in needle-resistant gloves.
- Nitrile
- Nylon
- Latex
- Polyurethane
- Leather
- Steel mesh
Furthermore, there are some needle stick resistant safety gloves that are designed to be worn with an outer layer glove that allows you can protect your needle stick-resistant glove from water, oil or other contact material by using a disposable barrier such as a disposable glove. This way, you are able to protect your needle stick-resistant gloves against bacteria and moisture, keeping your gloves clean and fresh.
TOP NEEDLE STICK RESISTANT GLOVES FROM SOUTHLAND
KOMODO® Dragon Skin® Needle Stick Resistant Gloves - This glove is certified and independently tested in Australia. It features 3 interconnected layers of engineered dragon skin® branded armour plating as well as natural rubber and wrinkle grip.
ProChoice Sharp Shield Needle Resistant Gloves - These needle resistant gloves from ProChoice have a level 5 needle stick resistant palm, according to ASTM F2878-10of 28n (25g needle), featuring velcro wrist tab for ease of donning and doffing glove and a more secure fit. This glove is available in orange and black colours.
Maxisafe Rhinoguard Needle & Cut Resistant Level 'E' Glove - This glove from Maxisafe achieves the highest rating for puncture resistance (>150 Newtons) according to the requirements of EN388 (Level E) and ANSI-105:2005 (Level 5) using the standard 4.5mm diameter puncture probe.
Not all needle stick resistant gloves will be suitable for every application. When buying needle stick-resistant gloves, make sure to read the product descriptions thoroughly to assess if they are suitable for your needs with the correct capabilities for your handling application.
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