For industrial professionals, the day-to-day involves using a variety of tools, maneuvering heavy equipment or handling sharp objects. And whatever your job title or field, reliable, sturdy hand protection is imperative.

Serving firefighting, emergency and industrial workers for roughly the past two decades, Fire Safety USA has covered these broad cases with a selection of work gloves. Browse now to find the right pair for your application.

The Importance of Industrial Work Gloves

From warehouses to manufacturing to chemical handling, exposures need to be anticipated in industrial work environments. Safety standards and practices act as your first line of defense. But since your hands come in direct contact with a number of hazards, effective protection begins at the fingertips and passes over your wrist.

Based on what you do, common hazards that industrial work gloves protect against include:

• Chemical exposures associated with burns or skin reactions.
• Rough, abrasive surfaces that could scrape your skin.
• Sharp objects, which could lead to a laceration or puncture wound.
• Bodily fluids and other biological hazards, which could be harboring bacteria or viruses.
• Electrical hazards, resulting in shock, burns or a life-threatening injury.

Common Characteristics of Industrial Work Gloves

While features account for the specific environment, you'll find industrial working gloves constructed with a combination of the following:

• Hand protection meeting ANSI/ISEA 138 standards, which describe how work gloves should deflect and absorb impact forces.
• Lining, to either keep the hands warm or manage perspiration.
• High-performance construction using leather, Dyneema® or Kevlar.
• Cut protection graded based on ANSI standards from A1 (ideal for light assembly work) to A9 (for extreme heavy-duty industrial applications).
• Electrical hazard protection through arc-rated or flame-resistant construction.

Types of Work Gloves Offered by Fire Safety USA

Considering the fields where our customers work, we stock up on the following types of industrial gloves:

• Extrication gloves: Ideal for search and rescue operations, extrication gloves pair flexibility with superior cut and impact protection, creating a barrier against sharp objects.
• Rope gloves: Abrasion and rope burn are realities when you frequently handle ropes. These gloves protect your skin against heat and moisture exposure without compromising dexterity.
• Impact gloves: Thermoplastic rubber (TPR) added to the fingers and knuckles repels impact forces to reduce injury risks and minimize fatigue when you're working with tools, heavy equipment or large objects.
• Traffic control gloves: When you're directing motorists, ensure you stay seen, from your vest and helmet through your hi-vis, reflective gloves.
• General purpose work gloves: Leather provides a comfortable, moderately flexible framework for protection against cuts and abrasions.

Whether for yourself or outfitting your team, shop Fire Safety USA's array of industrial work gloves before placing your order online, through our call center or via our direct fax line.