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Conipmtivient
Only a fool fails to wear protective equipment and in the road haulage industry there are plenty of potential hazards to handle. A s Max Hygraves once said," You need hands",......
Pireamiwirprippii
Imo ial.:111Wo if CE classification As with all personal protective equipment, gloves are subject to standards and classifications, depending on the hazards they protect......
Treatments And Finishes
• Flocking: This process involves applying non-uniform lengths of cotton fibre to the inside of a glove by bonding them to an adhesive liner. • Slip-on treatment: Coating inside......
Coating Materials
• Latex: Supple, elastic, robust and impermeable to water, alcohols and detergents, it provides an excellent barrier against cuts and perforations • Nitrile: Very supple......
Momensmoiniimpormim
1 I I Activities that require hand protection • Manual handling: Hands may be pierced by abrasive, sharp or pointed objects or damaged by impact when handling goods • Vibration:......