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 are 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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Security and health and safety - safety is the most important
Work clothes replace the employee's personal clothes. 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 at work when you spend a lot of time in a kneeling position. Polyester material combined with cotton provides really good technical parameters and allows the skin to breathe. When working outdoors or in places with high humidity, it is worth wearing a jacket made of softshell. It is a fabric that also protects against wind, and at the same time ensures high breathability, removes water vapor, and thus ensures high thermal comfort. Security and health and safety must be respected.
Hand protection - work gloves, cut-resistant gloves
Work gloves are available in many varieties 
different variants. They must be selected depending on the work performed. First of all, you should be aware that standard work gloves protect against dirt, light abrasions and the effects of certain substances. Latex gloves , which are additionally flocked with cotton, are definitely worth attention here. They will prove useful in household work. You can also choose latex gloves, which are non-slip and resistant to tearing, puncture and abrasion. They are especially good for work where hand tools are used. They will also be useful in warehouse and transport work, and even in hydraulic work. For even greater comfort, choose a model with an elastic cuff at the wrist. Such gloves can be used even when in contact with sharp or cutting objects. They will therefore be ideal for some electrician 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. Gloves are dedicated to demanding work. Nitrile is a material that is highly resistant to chemical hazards. For many jobs, you can choose leather gloves made of grain leather with the addition of denim. These types of models are particularly suitable for work where resistance to mechanical hazards is required. Additionally, they are extremely comfortable and ergonomic. Both goat and cowhide leather are available.
Polyester and polyamide gloves - a wide range of applications and extraordinary durability
Many works, including hydraulic and electrical ones, require maximum precision. 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. Additionally, they have reinforcements for the index finger. They keep 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 work involving welding, personal protective equipment must be used to provide maximum protection against thermal, contact and convective radiation. Welding gloves deserve attention here, even 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 and 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 and adhesion to various types of surfaces. In this way, maximum work accuracy is achieved.