Disposable gloves vary in safety features, making it crucial to consider specific characteristics when making your selection. Key factors include puncture resistance, chemical resistance, and protection against viruses and bacteria.
Puncture resistance is vital, particularly in industries like healthcare and waste management where workers encounter sharp objects regularly. Thicker gloves typically offer better puncture resistance.
The EN ISO 374 standard stipulates the requirements of manufacturers to test chemical gloves for Permeation, Penetration and Degradation.
Toxic chemicals and substances present a wide range of health risks and physical hazards to employees such as skin irritation, carcinogenicity, flammability, and corrosion.
Here are some basic tips to keep in mind when handling potentially hazardous chemicals:
Anyone working with hazardous chemicals risk exposure to toxic splashes, temperature extremes, and harmful fumes. The dangers can be immediate or long-term, with symptoms of exposure or ingestion not always visible, but dangerous, nonetheless. An important safeguard when working with hazardous chemicals is wearing the right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
The cut rating of a glove determines how resistant the gloves are. In Australia, the AS/NZS 2161 Glove Standards is used, which is replicated from the EN388 Standard. Read on through the blog to understand the new safety glove cut ratings.
