TYPES OF GLOVES USED IN INDUSTRIAL PERPOUS:

Coated Fabric Gloves

These are general-purpose gloves that offer a higher level of puncture and cut resistance,
protection from the alkalinity of concrete products, and improved chemical resistance compared
to standard fabric gloves.

The coatings can be made from a variety of materials, including latex, nitrile, polyurethane,
and PVC. The right coating for a given job can be determined by conducting a risk assessment.

(Find out How to Conduct a Risk Assessment)

Although this style of glove is widely used, some coatings are known to become less flexible in
colder work temperatures. They also provide less insulation than uncoated gloves.

Moreover, while coated fabric gloves offer some chemical resistance, they are not a substitute for a
dedicated chemical glove when one is needed.

Latex and Nitrile Gloves

Gloves made of latex and nitrile are widely used in laboratories and healthcare settings and
protect against:

 Biohazards
 Oils
 Solvents
 Grease
 Chemicals

These gloves are form-fitting (when the correct size is worn), allowing for greater dexterity to
manipulate small items and do work that requires precision. Latex and nitrile gloves, however,
do not provide adequate protection against punctures or sharp and abrasive surfaces.

Leather Gloves
Leather gloves offer good grip, spark resistance, and protection against sharp or abrasive
surfaces. They also protect the wearer from moderate levels of heat, such as the heat produced
from welding or the friction from a rope sliding across the palms.

Leather gloves are highly durable when properly taken care of, but can harden or shrivel when
exposed to excess heat. They can also dry out hands when they're not worn with a liner.

Aluminized Gloves

Aluminized gloves are built for heat resistance. They are suitable for welding operations, furnace
and foundry work, and in laboratories that use high-heat ovens. Their insulating and reflective
properties can provide heat protection up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Kevlar Gloves

Kevlar is a heat-resistant para-aramid synthetic fiber with a molecular structure of many inter-

chain bonds that gives it its strength. This material has had a considerable impact on industrial
hand protection, since it allows for the creation of lightweight and durable gloves with
remarkable resistance to cuts and abrasions.

Kevlar is also used to make cut-resistant liners to support a variety of other glove styles.

Puncture-Resistant Gloves

These gloves are dedicated specifically to preventing a puncture to the hands. These can be
woven Kevlar gloves or gloves which have been manufactured to emulate fish skin. The latter
uses a scale- or flake-like structure to deflect penetration from needles, shards, and other
puncture hazards.

Impact-Resistant and Vibration-Resistant Gloves

Vibrations may seem harmless, but prolonged exposure to them can cause harm. Safety
professionals are becoming more and more aware of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and
the need to protect workers from it.

Some of that protection comes in the form of personal protective equipment. Specifically, gloves
that absorb impact and reduce the hand’s exposure to vibrations.

Vibration-resistant gloves are used in fabrication work, where workers might make frequent use
of grinders over the course of a shift. They are also prevalent in the construction and automotive
industries, where jackhammers and other pneumatic tools might be used for extended periods of
time.
Chemical and Liquid-Resistant Gloves
Chemical absorption through the skin can lead to serious immediate or long-term health effects.
Referring to a product's safety data sheet (SDS) will help you identify the proper level of
protection required to keep workers safe while handling chemical products.

Below are a few examples of chemical- or liquid-resistant glove materials and their various
applications.

Butyl Rubber

These are typically used when workers will be in extended contact with a chemical substance.
They also offer resistance to water and steam permeation.

Butyl rubber is also used for protection against materials such as:

 Ketones, esters, alcohols

 Alkali
 Nitric acid
 Sulfuric acid
 Hydrochloric acid
 Peroxides

Natural Latex and Rubber

Latex and rubber gloves are intended for incidental contact situations. They are suitable for
biological hazards and water-based liquids.

Neoprene

Typically used in extended contact situations with materials such as:

 Acids
 Bases
 Alcohols
 Fuels
 Peroxides
 Hydrocarbons
 Hydraulic fluids
 Gasoline
 Organic acids

Nitrile Rubber

Nitrile rubber is used to manufacture versatile, general-use gloves and can be suitable for
incidental contact (such as disposable exam gloves). Thicker nitrile gloves are used in situations
where extended contact is intended.
Nitrile gloves can protect the wearer from:

 Solvents
 Petroleum oils
 Gasoline
 Greases
 Some acids and bases

Further considerations include:

 Size and fit: small gloves may tear while large gloves can affect dexterity
 Protection versus dexterity: sometimes a trade-off between these two factors is
unavoidable and you will need to determine how to prioritize them
 Protection levels: gloves offer varying levels of protection against a given hazard and
you must ensure that the glove meets the required level for the task
 Wear and tear: always check gloves for signs of physical damage, such as tears,
discoloration, or swelling
 Expiration: never use a safety glove past its expiration date