When working with certain abrasive chemicals, you need to understand the chemical resistance in disposable gloves and the protection that particular glove materials offer. In addition, length of exposure, conditions and chemical concentration impact the performance of the glove.
Best Practices for Donning a Glove
When individuals put on a glove, they may not give any thought to how they go about this process, but there are specific steps wearers must take to ensure their gloves fit properly.
All About Powdered Gloves
If disposable glove wearers need a product that is easier to slip on their hands, powdered products are the solution. There are powdered latex, nitrile and vinyl gloves available.
Advantages of Powder Free Gloves
With production efficiencies and personal preferences, the trend toward powder free gloves is on the rise.
Have You Seen Our New Black Nitrile Glove?
Demand More – More Grip – More Texture – More Performance
Introducing Gloveworks Heavy Duty Black Nitrile – Upgrade your black nitrile glove experience
Our new black nitrile glove combines an aggressive diamond texture with 60% more surface area for maximum grip and enhanced dexterity for an unbeatable combination. Strong enough to take on the tough jobs, but nimble enough for everyday tasks. Power and control, in one glove. The diamond texture channels away greases and oils for optimum grip. Our newest addition to the Gloveworks nitrile brand is now available in black, a popular choice in the automotive industry. It hides dirt, grease and grime to help mechanics maintain a clean, professional look.
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What are the Benefits of Latex Disposable Gloves?
Latex disposable gloves offer excellent protection and performance in a variety of applications and across a broad range of industries. Latex disposable gloves are a popular choice in both the Industrial and Medical industries and are widely used in applications in medical and dental, child care and senior care, food service and food processing, janitorial and sanitation, automotive and manufacturing industries. What are the Benefits of Latex Disposable Gloves?
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Why Safety Matters for All Industries
June is National Safety Month and workplace safety is no accident. In fact, occupational accidents and injuries affect every industry and can majorly impact an employer’s bottom line. Businesses spend $170 billion a year on costs associated with occupational injuries and Illness. However, workplace accidents can be substantially reduced with a solid safety program incorporating personal protective equipment (PPE). This June, we encourage you to learn more about why safety matters for all industries. Each week during National Safety Month, AMMEX will share valuable industry-specific topics, tips, and trends that you can reshare or send directly so you are a Safety Expert for your clients #SafetyMatters.
What to Know: OSHA’s Change MSDSs to SDSs
In 2012, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). The revision sought to make the HCS align more closely with international compliance and provide a more standardized approach to the formatting of OSHA’s material safety data sheets (MSDSs), which will transition to safety data sheets (SDSs). Additionally, the update implemented new labeling requirements. These changes will make the HCS closer to standards of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
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Industry Trend Toward Thinner, Lighter, Low Cost
Gloves are a necessity in many industries, but the cost adds up quickly for workers who go through a lot of gloves. Some industries, such as food service or manufacturing, require more frequent glove changes than others. For this reason, the industry trend toward thinner, lighter, low cost disposable gloves, are the best choice for short duration tasks that require frequent changes.
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Halloween Spirit: Black and Orange Nitrile Gloves
October is a spooky time, but it’s also a lot of fun. According to National Retail Federation, more than 157 million Americans plan to celebrate Halloween this year, and nearly 44 percent are planning on dressing up. While kids are having fun putting on costumes, making crafts and gorging themselves on chocolate, most adults still have to get in a solid day’s work. Luckily, a pair of AMMEX Gloveworks Heavy Duty Orange Nitrile Gloves or AMMEX GlovePlus Black Nitrile Gloves can remind staff of the holiday while they perform their daily tasks.
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