Hand

Allergies and Hand Protection: What You Need to Know

May 23, 2023

Protective gloves are a necessity for many workers, who must perform tasks that bring their hands into proximity or actual contact with harsh chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, sharp tools, heat, cold temperatures and other hazards. While most forms of hand protection can be worn regularly with no ill effects, there are a few that can have…

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Brass Knuckle Gloves Gain Popularity Amongst Automakers

April 10, 2023

Two major automakers have embraced Brass Knuckle® SmartCut™ BKCR2403 Cut-Resistant Gloves for assembly operations in their U.S. plants. These gloves offer ANSI level A2 cut protection balanced with extreme dexterity for tasks calling for very fine motor skills. They are perfect for the dual demands of automobile manufacture: ruggedness and tactile sensitivity. Application expertise is…

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Magid Redesigns Impact Protection with Ultra Flexible & Breathable Level 3 Glove

March 29, 2023

The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) released the ANSI/ISEA 138 standard in 2019 to establish the minimum performance, classification, and labeling requirements for impact gloves. PPE manufacturers such as Magid began to include impact level testing in their manufacturing process to measure how much impact force travels through the glove to a worker’s hand and…

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Magid Unveils Work Glove Coating for Amplified Grip in Multiple Environments

March 23, 2023

Magid’s new VersaTekTM coating is an intelligent and durable technology that adapts to almost any environment so workers can get the job done without having to sacrifice safety, comfort, grip, or dexterity. What makes this new palm coating one-of-a-kind? Specially engineered stabilizers allow this intelligent coating technology to read the environment and adapt to amplify…

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Flextech Cut Resistant Foam Nitrile Palm Coated Gloves (Y9258)

February 10, 2023

Anti-Static and ESD properties on a Foam Nitrile coated glove !   The Y9258 has Anti-Static properties that rapidly neutralize the electric discharge for the worker and ESD properties that protect product equipment and workpieces. The ultra-lightweight liner provides excellent dexterity with an ANSI Cut Level A4 protection to reduce hand injuries and increased abrasion resistance…

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Choosing the Right Safety Gloves

February 1, 2023

By: Rick Pedley, Contributor A worker’s hands are an invaluable tool, so it’s crucial to protect them from potential hazards on the job. Safety gloves aim to do just that, but each pair is equipped with different features that protect workers’ hands from a range of worksite dangers. Workers should consider various factors when choosing…

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You CAN Have It All

February 1, 2023

Safety, Comfort, Efficiency and Cost Savings in Hand Protection for the Busy Safety Professional. By: Jamie Bonnema, Contributor According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 100,000 workers are impacted by hand injuries yearly. But when you’re busy on the job and the options seem limitless, it can be difficult to find…

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Latex Versus Nitrile Gloves: Which One Is Right for Your Needs?

February 1, 2023

By: Shana McGuinn, Contributor You are in the process of selecting hand protection for your employees. You’ve narrowed it down to either nitrile or latex gloves, but you’re a bit confused about the differences between the two. Which one would be better for the applications and tasks in your workplace? Is one more comfortable than…

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Magid Unveils VersaTek™ Work Glove Coating for Amplified Grip in Multiple Environments

January 18, 2023

Magid’s new VersaTek™ coating is an intelligent and durable technology that adapts to almost any environment so workers can get the job done without having to sacrifice safety, comfort, grip, or dexterity. What makes this new palm coating one-of-a-kind? Specially engineered stabilizers allow this intelligent coating technology to read the environment and adapt to amplify…

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Three Gloves, One Mission: Comfortable Compliance

January 13, 2023

With long-lasting comfort comes increased compliance. That’s the thought behind the SmartFlex™ 400 Series hand protection from Brass Knuckle®. Three gloves, each designed with a 13-gauge nylon shell offering abrasion resistance, uncoated back and wrist to encourage all-day wear, and ultra-thin polyurethane coating on the palm and finger area for an amazingly sensitive gripping surface.…

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