PPE
Hand Protection
Across many industries persons are required to use their hands and this involves a level of potential risk which must always be considered by the employer prior to any task being undertaken. Sitepro stocks a range of gloves to provide different levels of protection.
What types of gloves are available?
Suitable for: | Performance Rating | |
Disposable Latex Gloves | light decorating & cleaning work | |
Close Fit PU Gloves | light carpentry work | 3121 |
Nitrile Gloves | light plastering and general work | 4122 |
Standard Super Grip Gloves | heavier building work | 2121 |
Elite Super Grip Gloves | heavier building work | 2242 |
Level 3 Anti-Cut Gloves | medium level cut resistance | 4342 |
Level 5 Anti-Cut Gloves | high level cut resistance | 4543 |
Rigger Gloves | reinforced for manual and heavy work - often used for rigging and cable pulling | |
Thermal Gloves | heavier building work. Fleece lined for warmth. | 2132 |
How are gloves rated? The protection factor is indicated on a scale from 1 to 4. The higher the number, the better the glove. See table below
- Resistance to abrasion: The number of cycles required to abrade through the sample glove (abrasion by sandpaper under a stipulated pressure).
- Blade cut resistance: The number of cycles required to cut through the sample at a constant speed.
- Tear resistance: The amount of force required to tear the sample.
- Puncture resistance: The amount of force required to pierce the sample with a standard sized point.
Test | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Abrasion resistance (cycles) | 100 | 500 | 2000 | 8000 | |
Blade cut resistance (factor) | 1,2 | 2,5 | 5 | 10 | 20 |
Tear resistance (newton) | 10 | 25 | 50 | 75 | |
Puncture resistance (newton) | 20 | 60 | 100 | 150 |