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Hand and Arm Protection Knowledge Center

Welcome to our Hand & Arm Protection Knowledge Center. This knowledge center contains everything we've got for potential hazards to hands and arms including burns from chemicals or heat, harmful substance absorption through the skin, electricity, bumps and bruises, abrasions, cuts, punctures, fractures or amputations. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can include gloves and arm coverings.

Featured Hand and Arm Protection Articles

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Not all leather is made the same – know the different types so you can get the glove that offers the comfort and protection you need.

By: Todd Wells

Cut Resistant Gloves for the Oil and Gas Industry
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Cut Resistant Gloves for the Oil and Gas Industry
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By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
How to Select the Right Protective Sleeves for Your Workplace
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How to Select the Right Protective Sleeves for Your Workplace
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By: Jessica Barrett
Cut Resistant Gloves: A Guide to Cut Resistance Levels
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Cut Resistant Gloves: A Guide to Cut Resistance Levels
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By: Henry Skjerven
Dorsal Hand Impact Protection: One of the Fastest Growing Categories in Personal Protective Equipment
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Dorsal Hand Impact Protection: One of the Fastest Growing Categories in Personal Protective Equipment
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By: Henry Skjerven
Beyond Gloves: 7 Things to Do to Keep Your Hands Safe at Work
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Beyond Gloves: 7 Things to Do to Keep Your Hands Safe at Work
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By: Nikolaus Jakubinek | Health and Safety Manager
Top 5 Warnings for Caught-On and Caught-in-Between Hazards
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Top 5 Warnings for Caught-On and Caught-in-Between Hazards
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By: Safeopedia Staff
What You Need to Know to Keep Your Hands Safe from Chemical Exposure
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What You Need to Know to Keep Your Hands Safe from Chemical Exposure
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By: Ronda Johnson | Product Portfolio Manager, North America
5 Steps to Rubber Insulating Product Safety Success
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5 Steps to Rubber Insulating Product Safety Success
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By: Richard A. Rivkin

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Hand and Arm Protection Webinars

How Nudge Theory Can Reduce Hand Injuries
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Rethinking Hand Safety Revised: Quick Tips and Nudge Theory Insights
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Hand Safety for Energized Equipment
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Hand Protection 101
This webinar will provide a general overview of hand protection with a focus on how to select the proper cut and chemical protective gloves for your needs. This training will also highlight key pain…
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Hand and Arm Protection Q&As

Why wouldn’t I always wear the highest rated cut-resistant leather gloves?

“Why wouldn’t I always wear the highest rated cut-resistant leather gloves?”

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Answered by: Henry Skjerven
What are the different types of cut-resistant gloves available and what do they protect against?

“What are the different types of cut-resistant gloves available and what do they protect against?”

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Answered by: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
What is dorsal hand impact resistance (IR) protection?

“What is dorsal hand impact resistance (IR) protection?”

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Answered by: Henry Skjerven
What do I need to consider to choose the best cold weather gloves?

“What do I need to consider to choose the best cold weather gloves?”

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Answered by: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager

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