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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.

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Cut-Resistant Leather Gloves: How to Choose What's Best for You

Finding the right cut-resistant glove for your job can be a little complicated. This guide makes it more simple. Learn about different types of leather and degrees of...
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By: Todd Wells

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PPE
Cut Resistant Gloves for the Oil and Gas Industry
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By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
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PPE
How to Select the Right Protective Sleeves for Your Workplace
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By: Jessica Barrett
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Hand and Arm Protection
How to Keep Hands Safe from Cuts and Impact
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By: Marion Grant | Senior Copywriter at Northern Safety Co., Inc.
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PPE
Cut Resistant Gloves: A Guide to Cut Resistance Levels
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By: Henry Skjerven
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Hand Protection
Dorsal Hand Impact Protection: One of the Fastest Growing Categories in Personal Protective Equipment
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By: Henry Skjerven
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Hand and Arm Protection
INFOGRAPHIC: Why Hand Protection Should Be Your Team's First Priority
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By: Safeopedia Staff
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PPE
Beyond Gloves: 7 Things to Do to Keep Your Hands Safe at Work
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By: Nikolaus Jakubinek | Health and Safety Manager
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Top 5 Warnings for Caught-On and Caught-in-Between Hazards
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By: Judy Trent | Training Division Coordinator

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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

Are nitrile gloves safe?

“Are nitrile gloves safe?”

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Answered by: Jessica Barrett

What should I look for when I need a glove with some grip?

“What should I look for when I need a glove with some grip?”

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Answered by: Daniel Clark

Under what conditions should workers be offered cold protection gloves?

“Under what conditions should workers be offered cold protection gloves?”

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Answered by: Daniel Clark

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

Is texture the only thing that affects disposable glove grip?

“Is texture the only thing that affects disposable glove grip?”

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Answered by: Ronda Johnson | Product Portfolio Manager, North America

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