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

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

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...

By: Todd Wells

Hand Protection
Safety Glove Materials: What They Mean and What to Look For

By: Daniel Clark
Hand Protection
Top 10 Hazards to Your Hands (And How to Protect Against Them)

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

By: Catheline Fontaine

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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

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How to Select the Right Protective Sleeves for Your Workplace

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By: Jessica Barrett

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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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Cut Resistant Gloves: A Guide to Cut Resistance Levels

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By: Henry Skjerven

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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

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INFOGRAPHIC: Why Hand Protection Should Be Your Team's First Priority

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By: Safeopedia Staff

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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

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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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Most Common Hand & Body Hazards in the Oil & Gas Industry

Most Common Hand & Body Hazards in the Oil & Gas Industry

Oil and gas workers face a variety of upstream hazards while on the job. Chemicals used in the drilling process can pose a risk of exposure, and...

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

More Hand and Arm Protection Articles

PPE
What You Need to Know to Keep Your Hands Safe from Chemical Exposure

Using the wrong safety gloves when working with chemicals can lead to exposure and serious adverse effects. Find out how to select the right ones.

By: Ronda Johnson | Product Portfolio Manager, North America
Hand and Arm Protection
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
PPE
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
Working Safely with High Temperatures

Hot work can be unavoidable, but it doesn't have to be dangerous. Learn about the risks and how to stay safe.

By: Saf-T-Gard International | Internal Experts
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
Standards
Why You Should Give More Thought to Rubber Insulating PPE

Rubber insulating PPE gets too little attention. Learn about how it can save lives and how to equip your workers properly.

By: Saf-T-Gard International | Internal Experts
Hazards
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
How to Choose the Right Rubber Insulating Glove

Insulating rubber gloves can save a worker's life, but it needs the right amount of voltage protection. Find out how to choose the right ones.

By: Saf-T-Gard International | Internal Experts
Ergonomics
Safe Lifting: Don't Put Your Back on the Line

Lifting seems straightforward but shouldn't be taken lightly. Learn about proper lifting techniques and important protective equipment.

By: Scott Laxton | PPE Industry Veteran
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.