Personal protection equipment > Hand protection

Never judge a glove by its cover

03 February, 2015

Impacts to the hand and wrist are a not uncommon occurrence in the Australian oil and gas industry, so selecting the best personal protection equipment for the job is important.


Sterile gloves not essential for minor procedures

21 January, 2015

New research from James Cook University has found that clean, boxed gloves are just as effective in reducing the risk of wound infections for minor procedures as sterile gloves.


Elliotts G-Flex glove range

09 October, 2014

Elliotts has developed the G-Flex range of gloves. They are claimed to be the first ever safety gloves of their type to be certified to the standard AS/NZS2161.3:2005 Occupational protective gloves*, which provides protection against mechanical risks, and European standards.


Hand injury report reveals those most at risk

29 September, 2014

A snapshot of Queensland's construction, manufacturing and mining industries identified young males aged between 15-34 as being the most 'at risk' for workplace hand injuries.


Deb Australia GrittyFOAM heavy-duty foam hand cleanser

23 September, 2014

Deb Australia has developed GrittyFOAM, a foam heavy-duty hand cleanser which contains non-abrasive 'bio-scrubbers' suspended in a rich-cream foam to give a deep clean without damaging the skin.


Ansell HyFlex 11-926 lightweight, oil-repellent glove

12 August, 2014

The lightweight, oil-repellent Ansell HyFlex 11-926 glove provides protection while helping retain grip on small, oil-coated parts and assembly components.


Australian Safety Wholesalers Ultimate Safety Glove

05 August, 2014

The Ultimate Safety Glove from Australian Safety Wholesalers is its highest risk-rated safety glove.


Elliotts Mec-Flex mechanic gloves

28 July, 2014

The Mec-Flex range of mechanic technical gloves features 12 task specific models catering for simple handyman tasks right through to high-impact mining, and oil and gas duties.


Greatguard Safety GLV2050HVY synthetic foam glove

24 July, 2014

The synthetic foam glove (model no. GLV2050HVY) is made of lightweight lint-free apparel-grade nylon, lycra liner and coated synthetic material.


KBS WorkGear orange nitrile gloves

21 July, 2014

The KBS WorkGear Orange Nitrile gloves have been approved for military use in Australia and New Zealand.


Taking a stand on glove standards

03 April, 2014

Sometimes taken for granted, your hands are vital, complex tools that perform tasks with precision and need to be taken care of. However, with today’s myriad industrial hand protection options on the market, how do you tell a quality glove that will provide you with the protection you need?


Elliotts G-Flex Technical Safety Gloves

03 April, 2014

Elliotts has introduced an expanded range of G-Flex technical safety gloves that includes five new models that have all been certified by SAI Global to AS/NZS2161.3: 2005 Occupational protective gloves - Protection against mechanical risks.


Elliotts G-Flex Technical Safety Gloves

03 April, 2014

Elliotts has introduced an expanded range of G-Flex technical safety gloves that includes five new models that have all been certified by SAI Global to AS/NZS2161.3: 2005 Occupational protective gloves - Protection against mechanical risks.


ProChoice Arax range of Cut 5 resistant gloves

04 February, 2014

The ProChoice Arax range of Cut 5 resistant gloves is designed to provide good protection against cuts and abrasions ranging from minor grazes to deeper cut injuries.


KBS WorkGear hi-vis glove

21 January, 2014

The KBS WorkGear nitrile glove in a high-visibility, orange colour features improved low-sweat technology and chemical resistance.


  • All content Copyright © 2025 Westwick-Farrow Pty Ltd