Anti-impact gloves our advice on hand protection

Anti-impact work gloves protect your hands

Hand injuries are the most common workplace accidents. Gloves are PPE essential in many professions to ensure your safety. Remember that each glove has these particularities, depending on the activity you carry out, you should consider using the type of glove corresponding to your sector of evolution in order to better prevent an accident at work and your health. To ensure the safety of agents working in the field of heavy load handling, anti-impact gloves are the most suitable. It is also suitable for other sectors requiring the protection of the hands against possible impacts such as work requiring the use of a hammer or a hammer drill, among others. Indeed, anti-impact gloves reduce the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident, ranging from crushing to impact. To ensure optimal protection, you need a perfect fit of your gloves, so it is important to choose the right size to guarantee excellent grip in any condition (wet, dusty, etc).

Anti-impact gloves

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Impact gloves not only provide impact protection, but also cover several other risks. The EN 388 standard must be observed. The latter underwent some changes at the end of 2016. Now, in addition to the mandatory tests in force before this date, the equipment can also go through the impact test phase and integrates the ISO 13997 test (worldwide standards).

• Optional, the impact test should be performed according to EN 13594:2015, with 3 potential results, namely P for 'pass', F for 'fail' and X for 'untested'
• The ISO 13997: 1999 test makes it possible to know the level of cut resistance

These markings must be mentioned in the form of a pictogram on the equipment.

Manufacturers offer a wide range of PPE designed in materials with increased impact resistance. They use state-of-the-art technology to manufacture quality gloves offering a high level of protection. Some of the most used materials include:

• Nitrile foam for upholstery, renowned for its abrasion resistance and exceptional adhesion
• TPR (Thermo-Propylen Rubber or thermoplastic elastomer) or soft PVC (polyvinyl chloride) for integrated inserts on the back of the hand
• TPV (thermoplastic vulcanized) on the back of the hand, a material known for its flexibility and exceptional resistance to shocks

In case of accident

The injury can sometimes be caused by the fall of a device or a piece of metal from a certain height, the fingers can be crushed after placing a heavy object on the ground incorrectly. In the event of an accident and the pain persists, it is strictly advisable to consult your doctor to find out if it has not caused trauma.

In the case of a minor trauma that has not caused injury, but severe pain and swelling, the best treatment is ice for the first 24/48 hours, once the two days have passed, it cryotherapy (ice application) should be discontinued as the cold slows down the body's anti-inflammatory and repair processes.
Mobilization should begin as early as possible to reduce stiffness, so rehabilitation exercises are advised in movement limitation.

Remember, gloves should be complemented with workwear: Work Pants, work overalls, or by more specific work clothes such as clothes high visibility. As well as other PPE, such as: a headset, or safety shoes, safety trainers.