Hand and Arm Protection Articles and Resources

Hand and Arm Protection

Hand and arm protection refers to protection from any workplace hazards that affect the hands and arms. This may include hazards presented by chemicals, heat, harmful substances, electricity, bumps and bruises, abrasions, punctures, and fractures or amputations. Here you'll find the latest content on PPE and safety measures for preventing injuries to the hands and arms.

Latest Hand and Arm Protection Articles

Construction Safety
Power Saw Safety Tips You Need to Know Before Cutting

Power saws can seem simple and easy to use, but there are a few common mistakes that could be putting you at risk when using them.

By: Safeopedia Staff
Hand and Arm Protection
Hand Safety at Work Starts in Your Head

Being mindful of the work you're doing and the environment you're doing it in can help keep your hands and fingers safe. Find out how.

By: TJ Scimone
PPE
12 Types of Hand Protection Gloves (and How to Choose the Right One)

It can be hard to select the right safety gloves for the job, so we've put together a list of the major safety glove types and when you might need them.

By: Catheline Fontaine
PPE
Cut Resistant Gloves: A Guide to Cut Resistance Levels

Do your workers have the right level of cut resistance for the hazards they face? Learn more here.

By: Henry Skjerven
PPE
INFOGRAPHIC: Why Hand Protection Should Be Your Team’s First Priority

Wearing protective equipment should be your team's first priority and a standard safety routine, but are you and your employees using the right hand protection for high risk work conditions? Check out our infographic to learn more.

By: Safeopedia Staff
PPE
Top 5 Warnings for Caught-On and Caught-in-Between Hazards

Caught hazards are one of OSHA's fatal four. Follow these five tips to keep yourself safe from them.

By: Safeopedia Staff
PPE
Chemical-Resistant Glove Materials: Everything You Need to Know to Choose the Right Glove and Stay Safe

Keeping your hands safe from chemical exposure means using gloves made from the right materials. Find out which materials you need.

By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
Electrical Safety
5 Steps to Rubber Insulating Product Safety Success

Rubber insulating products protect workers from potentially fatal electric hazards. Follow these best practices when using them.

By: Richard A. Rivkin
PPE
Why Price Isn’t Everything When It Comes to Safety Gloves

The price of safety gloves is right there in the catalogue, but you'll have to think harder to figure out the total cost. Learn about the difference here.

By: Brad Rosen | Business Development & Purchasing
PPE
How to Protect Your Hands from Arc Flashes

Workers' hands are at the highest risk of arc flash injuries. Find out how to keep them safe.

By: Saf-T-Gard International | Internal Experts
PPE
Better Safety: Hand Protection

Hands are our most precious tools. Learn how to protect them from chemical hazards by using the right gloves for the job.

By: Marion Grant | Senior Copywriter at Northern Safety Co., Inc.
PPE
Trends and Technologies in Making Cut Protective Gloves Truly Comfortable

Wearing cut-proof gloves for an entire shift can be a very unpleasant experience. Thankfully, new technologies have made them far more comfortable.

By: Bob Kelsey | Glove Product Manager

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