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 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.
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.
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.
Ansell AlphaTec refuellers’ gloves
18 March, 2010AlphaTec gloves are suitable for personnel who are required to refuel aircraft, tanks and other equipment. The gloves meet all Australian Defence Force requirements, including chemical hazard standard EN 374-1:2003 (AS/NZS 2161.10.1:2005).
Ansell Healthcare Solvex nitrile gloves
14 January, 2010Solvex nitrile gloves have been developed to protect workers in daily contact with various hazardous substances by reducing their risk of exposure to dangerous chemicals and fluids that can penetrate into the blood through the skin and then be conveyed to the nervous system, brain, liver, kidneys or other vital organs.
Ansell Healthcare AlphaTec gloves
14 January, 2010The AlphaTec gloves combine high levels of grip on wet or lubricated surfaces, while offering chemical protection to give workers the grip and control to perform tasks without risking injury from slipping objects or muscular injury caused by sudden movement to retrieve slipping objects.
Glove for wet or dry conditions
12 November, 2009The PowerFlex 80-100 glove is designed for day-long comfort for people working in wet or dry conditions across a range of handling and carrying applications.
Needlestick-resistant gloves
21 September, 2009Lynn River Ltd introduces the HexArmor Sharpsmaster II 9014, the first single-glove solution to combine ISEA/CE Level 5 cut resistance with innovative needle protection.
