The Right Gloves for the Job

You would never wear rubber gloves to grind or cotton gloves to work with chemicals would you? Of course not. But sometimes we quickly move from one task to the next without paying attention to our digits. Here is a reminder of what gloves are to be paired with what job.

Leather gloves should be used for handling metal, sharp objects or when using heat. Most commonly used for welding. Cut resistant gloves are great if you’re cleaning out a lathe. Shock dampening and anti vibration gloves are your best options if your working with pneumatic tools. Chemical resistant gloves are offered in various types of coatings to give you the most protection. Rubber gloves may also be an option when working with some chemicals and when worn under other gloves they offer great insulation for electricity. You also have your most common construction site gloves, mostly cotton with leather fingertips. These will protect you against minor cuts, scrapes and most day to day tasks.

This is just the beginning of the types of gloves offered. Every trade and every task has specific gloves. No matter what the job, there’s a glove for that! Be sure to use it.