In Machines Vs. Hands, Gloveworks Gives You an Edge for Safety

Do you work with heavy machinery all day? Are you concerned about hand protection? (Hint: You should be.) Industrial needs for disposable gloves are multifaceted and often of great urgency.

Whether you’re running massive folding machines in a commercial laundry, using tools in countless applications to keep the equipment in top shape—or performing countless other jobs—you need to know your hands are safe. You never know when a sharp edge, abrasive surface, chemicals, or another potentially harmful object or substance could inflict serious injuries.

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Check Out the Best Disposable Gloves for the Jan/San Industry

A worker wearing indigo gloves washes a window.

Cleaning products make our workplaces and homes safer by removing potentially hazardous dirt, grime, germs, and assorted detritus from the environment. But what about the people doing the cleaning?

Hazards are part of the daily routine for janitorial and sanitation workers, who must deal with potentially harmful chemicals that can be found in cleaners for glass, metal, and other substances, including hydrofluoric acid, nitrilotriacetate, and phosphoric acid.

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Sustainability and Disposable Gloves: 2024 and Beyond

Gloved hands hold a seedling in dirt.

You probably hear the word “sustainability” a lot these days. That’s a good thing: Sustainability is about creating an equilibrium where we live within the limits of what Earth can provide, to ensure a balanced and healthy planet.

AMMEX is focused on delivering products and solutions through sustainable processes for our customers and operating our business in a responsible way. In 2024, we are committed to an agenda of achieving measurable targets.

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Food Safety: Handwashing, Nitrile Gloves Are a Dynamic Duo

Gloved hands in a bakery.

Avoiding cross-contamination and the spread of bacteria in food service establishments is a perennial struggle. Washing dishes, pots, and pans at high temperatures, and thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing all surfaces, are common and effective means of combating germs and assorted microorganisms.

One of the most important defenses against food poisoning, however, is proper handwashing. Hands can spread germs in both the kitchen and the dining area; some of these germs, like salmonella, can make employees (and, even worse, customers) sick. Washing hands frequently with soap and warm water is an easy way to limit the spread of germs.

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