Plumber / Electrician work gloves

COBS or Personal Protective Equipment go hand in hand with almost every job. Some trades require the use of the hand compared to others. If you work in plumbing, electricity or chemistry, your hands are put to the test and are exposed to multiple materials and elements that can attack, tear or burn your hands. Hence the importance of wearing work gloves. Choose the model that suits you from the brands and models available at Oxwork.

The different models of work gloves

The work gloves according to their uses and their design are available in several models. There are handling gloves, protective gloves, insulating gloves and many others.

The handling glove

In handling work, the risks are always high. It is therefore essential to wear protective gloves to prevent and avoid attacks by the hand of an employee or worker. Handling gloves are specially designed to protect against mechanical aggression while ensuring comfort and optimal grip. They are resistant to abrasion, cutting and tearing in a warehouse. This type of equipment provides excellent dexterity that is optimized and practical for handling small parts. Materials handling gloves are used in a variety of activities such as automotive, agriculture and plumbing.

The insulating glove

Electrical safety gloves are usually made of latex or leather. These materials provide optimum employee safety during live working. Electrical trades such as electricians and maintenance are among the high-risk trades that require the wearing of insulating gloves.

The criteria to see when buying a glove

To have maximum protection and capacity, it is preferable to use gloves that are the right size of the hand of the wearer and while ensuring their good fit. Evaluate the level of dexterity required as well as the duration of the wear. For ease and comfort during work activities, opt for breathable materials that reduce perspiration. Prefer a cotton textile lining to absorb perspiration in case of long-term wear or work in high heat. Reduce the risk of skin reactions by using gloves made of synthetic material such as the LCH nitrile medical gloves. Do not forget to check compliance with current European standards.

The choice of glove for work

To minimize the risk of work accidents as low as possible, the choice of work glove must be made with precision. Each type of glove has been specifically designed to fit a worker performing a specific task. To obtain optimal protection, the working environment must be considered. Next, identify the type of work and finally assess, among the multiple risks, which is the highest. For example, a job that involves handling sharp and cutting metals in the cold is that it is the cold that is more important or the cut. Once you have identified this order of importance, you will easily be able to choose between a cold-resistant glove or another cut and abrasion-resistant one.

Work glove models available

Several renowned brands and manufacturers work to provide the best work gloves on the market. These gloves have been specially designed to withstand a specific test or specific to a very specific profession. This guarantees remarkable robustness to endure intensive use. These are high quality gloves that offer reasonable value for money.

White plumbers gloves

The G-TEK 3RX PIP recycled abrasion resistant glove is specially designed with 90% recycled plastic and 10% elastane for optimal comfort, breathability and dexterity. These work gloves are for assembly, electronics, fine handling, small parts handling, metal handling, oily parts handling and fabrication. It is perfect for a plumber. It complies with the EN388: 2016 standards in force which must ensure the risks of cutting, tearing, perforation and abrasion. This PPE is available in two colours. You can have white or gray plumbers gloves. It is sold in packs of 12 pairs.

Waterproof plumber gloves

Portwest's aqua-seal pro waterproof work gloves are multi-risk protective gloves. They provide complete hand protection thanks to its thermal insulation, waterproofness and Insulex lining. It is made with synthetic leather. They also protect against impacts thanks to the TPR inserts located at the wrists. This product is CE certified and meets the EN511 and EN388 standards affiliated with cold resistance and mechanical resistance.