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Hand Protection: Changes You Need to Know in the Updated ANSI/ISEA 105 Standard

February 15, 2025

By Cam Mackey Most of us only get two hands. And it’s really hard to go through life without them. Which is why I’m continually surprised by this fact from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): 70% of workers don’t wear hand protection on the job. And of those who do, 30% don’t wear…

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The Impact of Proper Hand Protection on Performance

January 28, 2025

How to choose the right insulated impact protection gloves. By: Leigh Stadelmeier, Contributor For logistics and warehouse teams, a worker’s hands are their most important tools. When these workers face a long shift in cold conditions, it becomes even more important to select insulated, impact-protection work gloves that guard against injury without getting in the…

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Serious Upgrades. Still a Perfect Fit.

January 28, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of workplace safety, Honeywell continues to lead. The Perfect Fit 3.0 safety glove is a notable upgrade from its predecessors, benefiting from new and improved features that make it a useful safety tool for today’s worker. Gauge enhanced dexterity One of the standout qualities of the Perfect Fit 3.0 is its…

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Armor Guys, Bringing Protection to New Heights

January 28, 2025

Armor Guys has long been an industry leader in the design, development and manufacturing of high-performance hand and arm protection. Our parent company began operations in 1993 and over the last 30 years has developed some of the most technologically advanced gloves and sleeves for general purpose, cut resistant, and chemical resistant applications. Operating in…

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Protect Your Most Important Tool: Essential Hand Protection for Different Applications

January 28, 2025

How to select the most appropriate protective gloves for your specific needs. By: Rick Pedley, Contributor The human hand is an anatomical marvel, with 27 bones, 29 joints, and over 100 ligaments working together to provide incredible dexterity and range of motion. This intricate structure makes the human hand one of the most versatile tools…

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RefrigiWear® HiVis Super Grip Glove

January 23, 2025

The RefrigiWear®  HiVis Super Grip gloves are the ultimate companion for tackling tough tasks. Boasting a silicone dot pattern on the palm for superior grip and flexible neoprene, spandex, and mesh back for flexibility, these gloves offer unmatched comfort and functionality.  With high visibility features and reflective knuckles and fingertips, these gloves will keep you…

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Milwaukee Tool Enhances Work Gloves

January 23, 2025

Milwaukee® continues to innovate its existing lineup of work gloves including improvements to the Lightweight Work Gloves with Flexible Cuff. These updated designs allow for better fit and increased durability. The new design complement Milwaukee’s existing work gloves, which includes the Lightweight Work Gloves, Wrecking Work Gloves, and Impact Wrecking Work Gloves. Lightweight Work Glove…

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Milwaukee Tool Advances Jobsite Safety with Durable Anti-Vibration Gloves

January 14, 2025

Committed to delivering advanced safety innovation to the jobsite with a glove that excels in dexterity, comfort, and protection, Milwaukee® announces two new Anti-Vibration Gloves to join its existing lineup of safety gear. Designed for carpenters, remodelers, masonry, maintenance, and mechanical professionals, these gloves can be worn for professional applications while protecting from harmful tool…

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OSHA 1910.138: The Standard for Hand Protection

January 8, 2025

“SHOWA is synonymous with the highest degree of hand protection and innovation. Pioneering revolutionary technology, we’ve forever changed and improved our industry with over 1,800 gloves meticulously engineered for excellence. Down to every fiber, our gloves are created better to perform better, unleashing new potential for hands at work.” SHOWA Group 1-800-241-0323, www.showagroup.com/us/en In the…

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ANSI/ISEA 138-2019: The American National Standard for Performance and Classification for Impact-Resistant Gloves

January 8, 2025

“At Mechanix Wear, safety isn’t just a standard—it’s who we are. Over 30 years ago, we began designing gloves for NASCAR pit crews, where impact resistance became a priority. That same dedication drives us today. Our VP of R&D, Paul Harris, and former employee Brian Lunniss helped write the ANSI/ISEA 138-2019 standard. For us, meeting…

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