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Hand protection
Hand protection targets the part of the body most often injured at work. Glove selection depends not on one measure but on the type of hazard: cut, abrasion, chemical contact, heat and cold each call for different materials and coatings.
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A group whose material is chosen against the chemical involved.
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For areas needing electrical insulation or static control.
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A two-ended group: from the cold store to hygienic use.
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The wrong glove is riskier than no glove, because it gives the wearer a sense of protection that is not there. The four-digit EN 388 code shows abrasion, cut, tear and puncture resistance separately; selection follows that code and the nature of the work.
Grip and dexterity are part of safety too. A very thick glove makes small parts hard to hold and leads the wearer to take it off — so coating type and fit matter as much as protection class.
Related guides
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EN 388 cut levels and glove ratings explained: how to read codes like 4X43D
A position-by-position guide to EN 388 glove codes, the A–F cut levels and which figure matters for which job.
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Food Industry Workwear: Hygiene Rules, Colour Coding, Hairnets, Boots and Gloves
What EU Regulation 852/2004 and Turkish food hygiene law ask of clothing, and how that becomes garment design, zone colours, headwear, boots, gloves and cold-room layering.
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What is PPE? PPE categories I, II and III, CE marking and a PPE list by body part
The legal definition of PPE, the three EU risk categories, how to read CE marking and the declaration of conformity, and a PPE list with key standards.
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Frequently asked questions
What do the numbers in the EN 388 code mean?
They show abrasion, cut, tear and puncture resistance in that order; a higher number means higher resistance. The current version also includes a letter-coded cut test result.
Which gloves are used for food contact?
Gloves declared suitable for food contact — usually disposable nitrile or appropriately certified types — are preferred. Tell us the application and we will work out the right option together.
What do cut resistance levels mean?
Mechanical gloves are rated separately for abrasion, cut, tear and puncture. A high cut level does not imply high puncture resistance; reading the figure that matches your actual hazard prevents both under-protection and unnecessary cost.
Is a higher cut level always better?
Only if cutting is your hazard. Higher levels use stiffer yarns and reduce dexterity, and a glove too clumsy for the task gets removed, which is worse than a lower level worn properly.
Which coating suits which work?
Nitrile on oily surfaces, polyurethane for fine dry work, latex for general wet handling. A glove that protects but does not grip leads to dropped tools and to the glove being taken off.
Can gloves be washed?
Most knitted coated gloves survive a few low-temperature washes. Washing softens the coating and reduces grip, so it extends life modestly rather than indefinitely.
How do I read a work glove size chart?
Glove sizes follow EN ISO 21420, which ties each size to hand circumference and hand length: size 6 is 152 mm around and 160 mm long, 7 is 178/171 mm, 8 is 203/182 mm, 9 is 229/192 mm, 10 is 254/204 mm and 11 is 279/215 mm. Circumference is measured around the palm without the thumb, length from the wrist crease to the tip of the middle finger. Ordering by measured sizes avoids loose or tight gloves on site.
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