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

Image for Oil processing

Cut Resistant Gloves for the Oil and Gas Industry

Read the Full Article

By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager

Image for Safety sleeves

How to Select the Right Protective Sleeves for Your Workplace

Read the Full Article

By: Jessica Barrett

Image for How to Keep Hands Safe from Cuts and Impact

Hand and Arm Protection

How to Keep Hands Safe from Cuts and Impact

Read the Full Article

By: Marion Grant | Senior Copywriter at Northern Safety Co., Inc.

Image for How much cut resistance level do you need?

Cut Resistant Gloves: A Guide to Cut Resistance Levels

Read the Full Article

By: Henry Skjerven

Image for Impact-resistant gloves should provide dorsal hand protection

Hand Protection

Dorsal Hand Impact Protection: One of the Fastest Growing Categories in Personal Protective Equipment

Read the Full Article

By: Henry Skjerven

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

Hand and Arm Protection

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

Read the Full Article

By: Safeopedia Staff

Image for Beyond Gloves: 7 Things to Do to Keep Your Hands Safe at Work

Beyond Gloves: 7 Things to Do to Keep Your Hands Safe at Work

Read the Full Article

By: Nikolaus Jakubinek | Health and Safety Manager

Image for Top 5 Warnings for Caught-On and Caught-in-Between Hazards

Top 5 Warnings for Caught-On and Caught-in-Between Hazards

Read the Full Article

By: Judy Trent | Training Division Coordinator

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

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

Read the Full Article

By: Ronda Johnson | Product Portfolio Manager, North America

Image for Chemical-resistant gloves

Hand and Arm Protection

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

Read the Full Article

By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager

Image for Best practices with rubber insulating gloves

5 Steps to Rubber Insulating Product Safety Success

Read the Full Article

By: Richard A. Rivkin

Image for Working Safely with High Temperatures

Working Safely with High Temperatures

Read the Full Article

By: Saf-T-Gard International | Internal Experts

Image for Why Price Isn't Everything When It Comes to Safety Gloves

Why Price Isn't Everything When It Comes to Safety Gloves

Read the Full Article

By: Brad Rosen | Business Development & Purchasing

Image for Why You Should Give More Thought to Rubber Insulating PPE

Why You Should Give More Thought to Rubber Insulating PPE

Read the Full Article

By: Saf-T-Gard International | Internal Experts

Image for How to Protect Your Hands from Arc Flashes

How to Protect Your Hands from Arc Flashes

Read the Full Article

By: Saf-T-Gard International | Internal Experts

Image for How to Choose the Right Rubber Insulating Glove

How to Choose the Right Rubber Insulating Glove

Read the Full Article

By: Saf-T-Gard International | Internal Experts

Hand and Arm Protection Terms

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?”

View the Answer

Answered by: Henry Skjerven

Are nitrile gloves safe?

“Are nitrile gloves safe?”

View the Answer

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?”

View the Answer

Answered by: Daniel Clark

Under what conditions should workers be offered cold protection gloves?

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

View the Answer

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?”

View the Answer

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?”

View the Answer

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?”

View the Answer

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?”

View the Answer

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

More Hand and Arm Protection Articles

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 | Vice President Purchasing
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
Safety Equipment
Gamification and Hand Safety

Engaging the young workforce isn't easy. Gamification might be the answer to getting Millennials to buy into your safety program.

By: Joe Geng
Hand and Arm Protection
What are the best alternatives to latex gloves?

Gloves are a critical piece of personal protective equipment for workers who handle hazardous materials. While latex gloves are a popular option, latex is a common...

By: Ronda Johnson | Product Portfolio Manager, North America
Hand and Arm Protection
Can reusable gloves be used in food processing?

We're seeing a dramatic and rapid paradigm shift toward reusable products to lessen our impact on the environment. This raises a difficult question: are reusable gloves...

By: Ronda Johnson | Product Portfolio Manager, North America
PPE
What do I need to think about to choose the best construction gloves for the job I'm doing?

Construction environments are dynamic and host a diverse set of hazards. When selecting the proper gloves to protect your hands on a construction site, a thorough hazard...

By: Catheline Fontaine
PPE
What should I know when buying chemical gloves?

There are several things to consider when purchasing quality personal protective equipment (PPE). Manufacturers of quality products are always glad to address...

By: Ronda Johnson | Product Portfolio Manager, North America
Safety Certifications
Why is testing with a NAIL4PET accredited lab important?

NAIL4PET is an acronym for The National Association of Independent Laboratories for Protective Equipment Testing. The abreviation is quite handy because, as you can see,...

By: Richard A. Rivkin
HAZMAT
What types of gloves protect your hands from hazardous chemicals?

Check a safety data sheet and you might see a tip like “Wear impermeable gloves.” There are a couple of key issues with this type of generic safety recommendation:No...

By: Brad Rosen | Business Development & Purchasing

More