The work of a plumber or electrician is a high-risk job. In such a case, it is necessary to use personal protective equipment. One of them is work gloves. It is important to remember that they must be cut-resistant. Today we will tell you what to consider when choosing and what to pay attention to.
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Protection and Health and Safety - Safety comes first
Workwear replaces the employee's personal clothing. It should provide comfort, but also protect against high or low temperatures. Sweatshirts or dungarees made of polyester, which are highly resistant to abrasion, work very well. It is worth noting that the perpendicular tear strength complies with the ISO 13937-2 standard. In the case of trousers, there should be room for knee pads. This is especially important in work when a lot of time is spent in a kneeling position. Polyester material combined with cotton provides really good technical parameters and also allows the skin to breathe. When working outdoors or in places with high humidity, it is worth wearing a jacket made of softshell material. This is a fabric that also protects against the wind, while providing high breathability, wicks away water vapor, and thanks to this, ensures high thermal comfort. Protection and health and safety must be observed.
Hand protection - work gloves, cut-resistant gloves
Work gloves are available in many 
different variants. They must be selected according to the work performed. First of all, you should be aware that standard work gloves protect against dirt, light abrasions or the effects of certain substances. Latex gloves , which are additionally flocked with cotton, are definitely worth considering here. They will prove useful in household work. You can also opt for latex gloves, which are non-slip and also resistant to tearing, puncturing or abrasion. They are particularly good for work where hand tools are used. They will also prove useful in warehousing and transport work, and even in plumbing work. For even greater comfort, choose a model that has an elastic wristband. Such gloves can be used even in contact with sharp or cutting objects. They will therefore be ideal for some electrician's work, provided that it does not involve the flow of electricity.
An alternative to latex gloves are nitrile gloves , which have really good abrasion resistance. It is worth noting that they can be used in oily or greasy environments. The gloves are designed for demanding work. Nitrile is a material that has high resistance to chemical hazards. For many jobs, you can choose leather gloves made of grain leather with the addition of denim. These types of models work particularly well in jobs where resistance to mechanical hazards is required. They are also extremely comfortable and ergonomic. Both goat and cowhide leather are available.
Polyester and polyamide gloves - a wide range of applications and exceptional durability
In many jobs, such as plumbing or electrical, maximum precision is required. For this reason, you need to look for gloves that provide good finger feel. We can recommend polyester and polyamide gloves , which are flexible and perfectly adapt to the shape of the hands. They also have reinforced index fingers. They retain heat well. Thanks to this, they can be used outdoors, for example for installation work.
Welding gloves and cut-resistant gloves - models for special tasks
In welding work, personal protective equipment must be used that provides maximum protection against thermal, contact and convective radiation. Here, welding gloves are worth considering, such as those made of grain leather. They provide protection up to 100 degrees Celsius. You can choose longer or shorter models. There should be an inner lining inside the gloves. Thanks to it, the skin is less exposed to abrasions or damage. Wherever sharp tools or power tools are used, cut-resistant gloves should be chosen, e.g. class III, which have confirmed protection against mechanical hazards. Category III is the highest level of protection. You can also choose polyurethane gloves, which provide very good grip, as well as adhesion to various types of surfaces. In this way, you gain maximum work accuracy.