[CS] Which work and protective gloves will you use in your company or business?

Work gloves are essential protective equipment that helps to keep hands safe not only during manual work. They are appreciated by people working in heavy industry, but also by gardeners and DIYers. What are the criteria for selecting protective gloves and what criteria to look for?

What type of protection do work gloves provide?

Work gloves are one of the most important protective equipment and are an everyday part of work in many industries. They find their use not only in factories and companies where employees work with their hands, but also in the home. They protect hands against minor injuries, but also against soiling.

There are several different types of protection:

Three basic categories

Category I (CAT. I) – low protection.
Category II (CAT. II) – medium protection – for example against mechanical hazards.
Category III (CAT. III) – high protection – for example, when working with chemicals, burn hazards or, conversely, frostbite and serious hand injuries.

Types of work gloves

Protective gloves are made of different materials that differ in their properties and durability. In the RAJA offer you will find work gloves:

Leather gloves Sewn from high quality cow, goat and pig leather, these gloves provide very good protection. They protect your hands when working in wet and dry environments and are also appreciated outdoors in all weathers.
Cotton gloves are comfortable and suitable for handling objects, in cold environments and for activities where they can get dirty or injured.
Latex gloves are suitable for single use. They are made of natural rubber, which makes them highly flexible.
Nitrile gloves are used in many different industries. They are also designed for single use. However, they are most commonly found in the healthcare and food industries. However, they can also be purchased for household use, for example for cleaning. They provide basic hand protection.
Vinyl gloves are easy to put on and take off and protect your hands from dirt.
Textile work gloves give you a good grip and are particularly popular with gardeners, but also for example when working in the automotive industry.
Non-slip are suitable for a better grip and for working with slippery objects.

Choice of gloves according to the work focus

When choosing protective gloves, it always depends on what kind of work you are doing, what conditions you are working in, what objects you are working with and for how long.

Working with blunt objects that do not pose a high risk of injury: in this case, leather, combination or seamless gloves made of nitrile, PVC or latex are suitable.
For handling slippery objects, choose non-slip protection.
Working with sharp, hot or cold objects requires gloves that provide high protection. They should contain aramid fibre to prevent burns or cuts.
When using chemicals, rely on specially formulated gloves designed for this purpose.
For protection against electric shock, it is advisable to choose insulating rubber gloves.

All important requirements for protective gloves are set out in EN 420.