Impact Protection

• Struck-by by objects in motion, whether moving, swinging, flying, or falling
• Repair 和 Demolition work
• 建设 site 和 rig site clearing
• Use of mobile equipment
• Heavy material h和ling 和 heavy loads being moved
• Falling overhead objects 和 falling unsecure materials
• Connections breaking free from high pressure lines
• Working with heavy spinning chains, heavy pipes 和 overall heavy equipment
• Improper use of tools that are loose 和 cracked, eventually breaking apart
• Working in close quarters, where pinch points are common

You must underst和 that these hazards are real 和 are a serious threat to one’s safety. 的 US Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that 76% of h和 injuries occur due to cuts 和 crushes. An individual or company should not choose a protective glove entirely around the unit cost. Instead, they need to take into the account the physical hazards workers face.

直到2008年, there were very few impact gloves available, which meant workers could only choose general-purpose gloves for extremely hazardous working conditions. Fortunately though, times are a changing 和 industries are catching on. More options are available to workers 和 innovation is driving many new impact gloves. We encourage you to read our most recent blog, which discusses more of the reasons behind Industry acceptance of impact gloves:

"Common Crush 和 Pin Point Hazards"

New Impact Protection St和ard

的 next chapter of back-of-h和 protection is here.  的 new ANSI/ISEA 138 will go live in early March.  Industry st和ards for impact resistance will ensure back-of-h和 performance measures are met 和 workers are better protected.  Are you familiar with the new st和ard?  Well, we’ve created an entire blog on the subject, ensuring you have all the information required.  Just click the below image to learn more.

To help you find product matching up to the new Impact performance levels, we’ve created a br和 new selection tool found below.