La guía definitiva para escoger tus guantes de trabajo

in the workplace, hand injuries are very common as hands are in constant use, and are also the first source of contamination by viruses and chemical elements. Properly chosen gloves are the solution to avoid cuts with sharp objects, or direct contact with chemical substances. With this guide

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will help you find the type of glove and size you need. Trust an expert!

► Step 1: How do I know what size gloves I need?

Choose the right glove size. It is very important to choose the right glove size for your hand because only in this way you will be fully protected. In addition, choosing the right size will increase comfort and dexterity.

To find the right glove size you need two things: your hand and a tape measure.

Just turn the tape measure around the widest point of your hand (usually the knuckles). These are the standard sizes you can find:

The size of a glove is always expressed in inches. If your hand is between two sizes, always choose the smaller one: Protective gloves must always be tight and get bigger over time. If you do not have a tape measure handy, download the following PDF to find your correct size:

► Step 2: Do I need to choose powdered gloves?

In addition to the size of a glove, you should know whether your industry allows gloves with powder inside or not. Many gloves, such as disposable gloves made of latex, vinyl or nitrile (more on these later), have added cornstarch powder that helps you put the gloves on and take them off more easily. Moisture and sweat are absorbed faster thanks to this powder. This makes these gloves very comfortable to wear, but they are not always recommended: In the food industry or in a clinical setting, for example, you should avoid mixing cornstarch with products.

► Step 3: How do I choose the right protective gloves?

You have

chosen your size. Now you need to decide which safety gloves are the most suitable for your work. The international symbols below will help you in your search:

1. CE-certification

CE stands for Conformité Européenne and

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awarded to products that comply with European regulations. These rules apply, among other things, to electrical appliances, toys and personal protective equipment. To know the veracity of this mark you have to keep in mind that it must always be legible, visible and indelible.

2. European Standard for protective gloves ⇒ Standard EN 420

This European standard describes some basic requirements for protective gloves. This refers, for example, to the fact that:

• Work gloves must not contain substances that can cause allergies.
• Gloves must be designed according to the European hand size.
• The pH values should always be as neutral as possible.

3. do you work with machines? ⇒ Standard EN 388

This symbol indicates work gloves that protect against mechanical hazards: cutting with a blade, tearing, sanding and even drilling. The pictogram shown below symbolises the protection against mechanical hazards that a glove can give you, you will see in 4 digits a representation of the performance levels. These are expressed from 0 (low protection) to 4 or 5 (highest protection). If instead of a number you see an X, this means that the measurement of this performance does not apply to the glove.

Some special variants are shown below: Gloves for handling grease and anti-slip gloves.

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do you work with chemicals? ⇒ Standard EN 374-1

If you are in contact with chemicals or micro-organisms, you should only use gloves with the pictograms you can see below. This pictogram indicates the chemical against which the glove offers protection.

5. do you work with micro-organisms? ⇒ Standard EN 374

Microorganisms can refer to bacteria, fungi and even viruses. For gloves that protect against this type of risk, you can choose from the following materials: latex, vinyl or trilites.

Nitrile	Tough, grippy and comfortable – ideal for handling hydrocarbons and abrasion.
Neoprene	Sweat absorbing They are very waterproof The grippy exterior makes them more grippy.
Seamless	High comfortflexibility and good dexterity. High durability Sweat absorbing.
Latex	Tear and abrasion resistant. Textile lining Good thermal insulation.

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Latex gloves	– Good protection against biological hazards, ideal for laboratories and hospitals. – Very comfortable. – Highly elastic.
Vinyl gloves	– Ideal for the cleaning industry, catering or packaging. – Resistant to acids, chemicals, oils and grease. – More economical than latex or nitrile.
Trilite gloves	– Blend of latex, nitrile and neoprene. – Comfortable and resistant.

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6. Do you work in a cold environment? ⇒ Standard EN 511

You

may have to work in a cold environment for a long time. In this case, it is best to use safety gloves with the symbol shown below. Below this symbol, you will often find 3 digits. These indicate the 3 performance levels at which the gloves have been tested. If, instead of a number, you find an X, it means that this performance is not applicable to the gloves in question. Here are our cold-resistant work gloves.

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do you work in a hot environment? ⇒ Standard EN 407

This symbol indicates that your gloves protect against heat. Under this symbol you will find, again, the numbers indicating the degree of protection of the gloves according to their efficiency levels. Discover our heat resistant polyamide or latex gloves here.

► Step 4: How do I choose the right cleaning gloves?

When working with very delicate products, such as glass, jewellery or fine electronics, you should choose these types:

Nitrile	Tough, grippy and comfortable – ideal for handling hydrocarbons and abrasion.
Neoprene	Sweat absorbing They are very waterproof The grippy exterior makes them more grippy.
Seamless	High comfortflexibility and good dexterity. High durability Sweat absorbing.
Latex	Tear and abrasion resistant. Textile lining Good thermal insulation.

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At RAJA® we are experts in packaging, so if you want to buy gloves and you have doubts, you have landed in the perfect place,

call

900 877 025. Remember that we deliver in 24/48h to the whole peninsula. You can also visit our website: