A study by HSE has shown that nearly 25% of all workplace's non-fatal injuries involving hands and arms are due to workers not wearing any safety gloves . In total, there were over 61,000 non-fatal injuries with just over 15,000 of these being hand and arm injuries. This number could be drastically reduced if workers had the correct safety gloves for the job. Knowing the correct PPE for your work is essential and can prevent a potentially life-changing accident. Having an improper or worn glove drastically increases the chance of an injury.
In this blog, we will be recommending our top 5 gloves that you could find useful for your working conditions. Read our guide on Safety Gloves Standards and Ratings to find which glove suits you.
1. Aria 360 Nitrile foam Safety Gloves
These gloves offer Level A cut-resistant with a Genium eco-friendly liner. They offer mechanical risk protection and light thermal protection. Safety gloves suitable for construction.
EN 388:2016:
- Abrasion resistance
- Cut resistance
- Tearing strength
- Puncture resistance
- Cut resistance
- Impact protection
EN 407:2004
- Fire resistance
- Heat resistance
2. Ninja Light Work Gloves
These incredibly lightweight safety gloves have an abrasion-resistant palm with a super fine, soft nylon lining. Superior comfort safety gloves and suitable for cutting. Extremely lightweight hand protection that feels like a second skin that maintains its grip and protection.
EN 388:2016:
- Abrasion resistance
- Cut resistance
- Tearing strength
- Puncture resistance
- Cut resistance
- Impact protection
3. Sapphire Aero cut-resistant gloves
Ultra lightweight Level C cut-resistant gloves – Made with a durable PU coating. Perfect for handling small parts thanks to a slim fit. An extremely lightweight glove which does not compromise its protection and is suitable for industries like construction.
EN 388:2016:
- Abrasion resistance
- Cut resistance
- Tearing strength
- Puncture resistance
- Cut resistance
- Impact protection
4. Touchntuff 92-600 disposable nitrile gloves
Disposable Nitrile Gloves made with TNT-enhanced chemical splash protection technology. This type of gloves has grown in popularity since Covid 19. This is not only for their protection against harmful bacteria and infections but their increased durability offer protection. These safety gloves are used when working with chemicals.
EN 374:
- Penetration resistance
- Degradation resistance
- Permeation resistance
- Micro-organism resistance
5. Ultra Welding Gloves A540 Portwest
High-quality welding gloves are made with the best materials. It offers Type A welding protection and burn resistance. Safety gloves for welding. Includes a fleece lining making it one of the most comfortable safety gloves. Strong Aramid stitching for superior durability.
EN 12477 means these gloves must be tested according to EN 388 and have EN 407 protection.
- Abrasion resistance
- Cut resistance
- Tearing strength
- Puncture resistance
- Cut resistance
- Impact protection
Do you know which safety gloves are best for you?
Firstly, you must conduct a risk assessment to understand if you need safety gloves and which type you will need. The main factors to consider whilst doing your risk assessment:
- Time of use
- Type of use
- Work environment
EN ISO 21420 is the standard that all protective gloves must comply with. This is because this standard is generic and covers aspects such as:
- Tests carried out on the gloves which need to be passed.
- Design, manufacture quality, materials used, and any harmful materials and/or allergens.
- Manufacturer’s information and any other characteristics.
The amount of protection offered by the glove must be shown with the correct markings (i.e EN 388:2016)
Read more about the different types of gloves and what sort of protection they offer .
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