Elliott Australia G-Flex T-Touch glove
10 October, 2011The G-Flex T-Touch technical safety gloves allow users to safely handle equipment in oily and greasy environments while retaining firm grip. The glove is available in a black coating on seamless grey nylon liner or black coating on a hi-vis orange liner. Its features include: lightweight T-Touch coating for a comfortable fit; ‘Finger Dip’ technology that provides back of hand ventilation; good levels of abrasion resistance; provides cut, tear and puncture resistance; strong grip on most surfaces including those with light oil; four sizes with colour-coding identification on the cuff of each glove.
Ansell Touch N Tuff splash-resistant gloves
04 October, 2011The Touch N Tuff gloves are designed to protect workers from chemical splashes. They have been extensively tested for protection from commonly used hazardous industrial chemicals by the independent European laboratory Centexbel. The test results have shown a high level of protection for workers in industries such as chemicals, cosmetics manufacturing, automotive production, laboratories and pharmaceutical industries, as well as food processing, dry cleaning, cleaning products, inks and dyes.
Diplomat blades HexArmor HEX-4021x GGT5 gloves
04 October, 2011The HexArmor HEX-4021x GGT5 mud grip gloves are suitable for the oil and gas industry. The Gator grip technology is a design platform that combines high-performance materials engineered to provide cut and puncture protection. They also provide strong grip in light and medium oil situations.
Sperian IsoArc protective glove
02 June, 2011The IsoArc protective glove is specifically developed for use in low-voltage applications where there is the risk of an arc flash.
Sperian Picguard protective underglove
01 June, 2011The Picguard underglove eliminates the risk of needle stick and puncture injury, without compromising on comfort or dexterity.
Hand-protection standards - what do they mean?
25 October, 2010 by Jérôme Feuvrier, AnsellSafety standards for gloves have proved to be a valuable guide for ensuring worker hand protection.
Ansell HyFlex11-618 glove
23 July, 2010The HyFlex11-618 glove is claimed to address the need for hand protection in work environments where workers requiring a high level of dexterity often avoid using gloves, despite the risk of scrapes, blisters and minor injuries.
Hand protection research responds to global needs
25 June, 2010The development of new gloves and other hand protection products is expanding to a global focus, drawing feedback on needs of users in many diverse industries from around the globe.
RCR International high-risk latex gloves
02 June, 2010The Securitex high-risk (HR) latex gloves are three times thicker than standard latex gloves, making them suitable for users requiring more protection in high-risk situations without compromising dexterity or feel.
Ansell Polar Bear blade cut-resistant glove
20 May, 2010Ansell’s Polar Bear glove is made from an engineered-yarn core and a high-strength outer wrap that provides protection from cuts, while the extended anti-shrink cuff gives added comfort for shift-long productivity. The glove is designed for the hand protection of workers in meat and poultry processing, food service industries, meat packing and in refrigerated areas such as chillers and marshalling areas.
Mechanix Wear Mechanix safety gloves
20 May, 2010Mechanix Wear Mechanix high-dexterity work safety gloves are suitable for industries including industrial, construction, hardware, automotive, military and emergency services and motorsport.
Ansell PowerFlex 80-813 flame- and cut-resistant glove
13 May, 2010Ansell has launched what is claimed to be the first glove to combine high levels of flame resistance, cut protection and comfort. The PowerFlex 80-813 glove is constructed using inherently flame-resistant composite materials designed to provide the highest level of flame resistance as measured by the relevant EN 407 standards.
Ansell Touch N Tuff gloves
13 May, 2010The Ansell Touch N Tuff gloves provide protection for production workers at risk from commonly used hazardous industrial chemicals. The gloves are suitable for workers in industries such as chemicals, cosmetics manufacturing, automotive production, laboratories and pharmaceutical industries, as well as food processing, dry cleaning, cleaning products, inks and dyes and for maintenance and fitting applications and, in the mining industry, for maintenance and refuelling.
Is the Australian glove safety standard AS/NZS 2161 right for you?
22 March, 2010 by Damione Wright*There are several issues to consider in the selection of gloves to provide proper hand protection for workers in real-world situations that are not adequately addressed in the AS/NZS 2161 standard.
Ansell Vantage gloves for cut protection
18 March, 2010Vantage gloves are suitable for work environments where sharp tools and materials are handled and are said to provide maximum safety, dexterity, durability and comfort.
