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Experts in Hand Protection

Hand Protection Selection

Crawford Brockie Account Manager

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• What can be achieved ? • Choosing the correct Hand Protection • Stages to effective choice• Labelling of Gloves • EN Standards• Summary

Agenda

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Correct selection of Hand Protection will deliver…………

• Improved Injury Statistics

• Enhanced Productivity

• Demonstrable Cost savings

• Reduced Litigation Risk

• Enhanced Worker experience

• Improved carbon Footprint

• Make you POPULAR!

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WHY ?“Hands are the only part of your body that you actively put into contact with the hazard or risk.”To WHO ? The Wearer – comfort, dexterity & controlHealth & Safety – product performance / injury reduction / user education / standardisation Procurement – cost implications / route to purchase

Choosing the Correct Glove is Important!

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BETTER PROTECTIONWorker Acceptance

Lower Injury Statistics

COST REDUCTIONGreater Productivity

(Less downtime)Measurement &

Justification

ENHANCED EDUCATIONBest PracticeOwnership

NOT JUST IN THE WORKPLACE

ENVIRONMENTALWaste Management

Carbon footprint – less deliveries

Impact of raw materials and chemicals

What do we want to achieve?

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• SURVEY– Product selection– Application & Wearer– Consultation (with an eye on education &

productivity)• MEASURE

– Performance– Longevity– Time & Motion

• REFINE– Selection– Extended Trial

Key Stages to Correct Glove Selection

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Tool Box

Training

Measure

Trial & Evaluat

eSurvey

Bespoke Literatur

e

Business Plan

Glove Selection process

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SAFETYSAFETY

PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCECOSTCOSTUSER USER

ACCEPTABILITYACCEPTABILITY

DEXTERITYDEXTERITY

DURABILITYDURABILITY

SERVICESERVICE

DELIVERYDELIVERY

Selection Criteria

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Information on Gloves

Inevitable cut or better control?

“We need more cut resistance……”

A few key facts- Only palm area

tested- Testing done on new gloves – injuries often occur when glove is

worn- No gloves or

inappropriate gloves can….

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European Standards

EN 511EN 374

EN388

EN 420General

Requirements

EN420 – General EN 388 – MechanicalEN374 – ChemicalEN511 - Cold

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• Abrasion• Blade Cut• Tear Resistance• Puncture Resistance• Is it a cut or a tear

or a puncture ???

EN 388 Mechanical Standards

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Questions