by Shane Henson — October 25, 2013—Facilities maintenance personnel and others requiring gloves that protect the hands without making work cumbersome may find global innovation giant 3M’s recently released Comfort Grip and Gripping Material work gloves more than adequate. This new line of work gloves was designed to provide physical protection from cuts, punctures, and abrasions while increasing dexterity and grip.
According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the potential for hand injury exists for 4.7 million workers, and full hand protection compliance could prevent 712,000 lost workdays per year. For many facilities personnel, electricians and contractors, the challenge is finding hand protection that offers the dexterity they need as well as mechanical protection to keep them safe.
The Comfort Grip and Gripping Material line of gloves from 3M addresses both needs and is available in three different models, depending on the application required, says the company.
The 3M General Use Comfort Grip Glove is ideal for light- to medium-duty jobs that require precision handling. The nitrile palm coating provides excellent grip even in wet or oily conditions and ensures flexibility and abrasion resistance.
The 3M Cut Resistant Comfort Grip Glove is perfect for jobs that require handling abrasive or sharp materials such as cable preparation or wire handling. With an EN388 Cut Level 5 and ANSI Cut Level 3 rating, these gloves provide good cut protection, while the nitrile palm again offers excellent grip.
The 3M Gripping Material Work Glove helps users get a better grip on the job. Comprised of thousands of micro fingers, the 3M Gripping Material sewn on these gloves provides great grip in dirty, wet or oily conditions. Durable synthetic suede combined with padded fingers and thumbs adds protection, making these ideal for heavy-duty jobs in factories or on construction sites.
