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As many safety and operations managers can attest, an overwhelming number of workplace hand injuries occur because staff remove – or entirely fail to don – adequate protection solutions. The reasons for non-compliance with established personal protective equipment (PPE) policies are varied, with comfort, fit and limitation of function and movement consistently sitting at the top of the list.
The rise of digital technology in the industrial sector has created a new challenge for safety managers, as machine operation and other activities like data input, schedule maintenance and ordering increasingly requires workers to interact with touch screens including smart phones and tablets.
There’s a common misconception that ESD (electrostatic discharge) gloves are suitable for touch screens. While they’re great for protecting sensitive electronics, they’re not designed for touch screen use. Choosing the wrong gloves can lead to inefficiencies and increased safety risks.
Electrostatic build up and discharge can cause considerable harm to both workers and sensitive electronic equipment and components, especially in environments that incorporate sensitive electronic components or explosion hazards.
The history of protective gloves dates back thousands of years, with early iterations made from natural materials including leather or animal hide.
Understanding the limitations of leather will lead to better decision making in hand protection selection. The following erroneous beliefs have given leather an undeserved reputation.
