Impact Resistant Gloves
Impact resistant gloves are essential for trades facing heavy-duty tasks. Whether you're working with machinery, handling sharp materials, or in harsh environments, these gloves provide the protection you need.
On site, you face constant risks to your hands from impact, abrasion, and vibration. Impact resistant gloves, with features like TPR and padded palms, offer crucial defence against these hazards. They're built to withstand the rigours of construction, mechanics, and industrial work, ensuring safety and dexterity. Choose gloves with the right balance of protection and flexibility to keep your hands safe and your work efficient.
What Jobs Are Impact Resistant Gloves Best At?
- Handling heavy machinery involves constant risk of hand injuries; these gloves provide essential knuckle and finger protection, reducing impact damage.
- Working in construction or demolition requires abrasion resistance; these gloves protect against cuts and scrapes while maintaining grip and dexterity.
- Mechanics and engineers need shock absorption for tasks involving repetitive impact and vibration; these gloves help reduce hand fatigue and injury.
- Oil and gas industry workers face slippery conditions; oil-resistant gloves improve grip and prevent accidents in challenging environments.
- Industrial work often involves sharp and heavy objects; reinforced palms and padded protection ensure safety without sacrificing flexibility.
Choosing the Right Impact Resistant Gloves
Here's the deal for picking the right gloves: match them to the specific hazards and demands of your job. Don't skimp on protection where it counts.
1. Level of Protection
For tasks involving heavy impacts or sharp materials, opt for gloves with high impact and cut resistance. If you're dealing with light tasks, a lighter glove will do.
2. Material and Flexibility
If you need dexterity for detailed work, choose gloves with flexible materials like thermoplastic rubber. For maximum protection, look for reinforced and padded designs.
3. Environmental Resistance
For oily or wet conditions, select oil-resistant gloves with anti-slip features to maintain grip and safety. In dry, abrasive environments, abrasion-resistant materials are key.
Understanding Work Glove Safety Ratings
Impact resistant gloves are tested against recognised safety standards covering abrasion resistance, cut protection and impact performance.
Our glove safety ratings guide explains EN standards such as EN388, including impact ratings and what they mean for real on-site protection.
Read the work glove safety ratings guide to make sure your gloves meet the demands of high-risk site work.
Impact Resistant Gloves FAQs
Are these gloves suitable for handling sharp tools?
Yes, many impact resistant gloves feature cut-resistant materials and reinforced palms, making them suitable for handling sharp tools safely.
Will these gloves reduce hand fatigue during long tasks?
Yes, gloves with shock-absorbing and vibration-reducing features help minimise hand fatigue, making them ideal for prolonged use.
Can I use these gloves in oily environments?
Absolutely, many gloves in this range offer oil-resistant properties and enhanced grip to ensure safety in slippery conditions.
Do these gloves offer flexibility for detailed tasks?
Yes, look for gloves with thermoplastic rubber or flexible materials to maintain dexterity while providing protection.
Who Uses Impact Resistant Gloves?
- Construction workers and site managers who need reliable protection against impacts and abrasions during heavy-duty tasks.
- Mechanics and engineers requiring shock absorption and vibration reduction while working with tools and machinery.
- Oil and gas industry professionals who need superior grip and oil resistance in slippery conditions.
- Industrial workers handling sharp, heavy objects, relying on reinforced palms and finger protection for safety.
Shop Impact Resistant Gloves at ITS.co.uk
We stock a comprehensive range of impact resistant gloves for every trade and task, ensuring you get the right fit and protection. All products are in our warehouse, ready for next-day delivery, so you can keep your hands safe without delay.