The HSE suggest they are not a control measure as they do not limit exposure to vibration (only potentially change frequency) They can help keep hands warm (an actual control measure) or help with grip of appliance But should not be used as an actual control measure.... Limit of time / low vib equip etc

Take a look at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/vi...ication/warmclothing.htm I think that this will answer your question Chris

We tried these and to be honest the operatives found them more of a hindrance, if you are using suitable control measures, health surveillance etc then the best option we found was for the operative to use a quality well fitting glove which provide warmth in the cooler periods but also encouraged them to keep wearing them due to the comfort. In short don!t waste your money on these and spend it on quality gloves. Regards PaulR

In a previous life we looked at a number of these which used sorbothane or viscolas (I think!) as the "dampening" agent in the gloves. Our conclusions mirrored that of other posters, i.e. too cumbersome, therefore increasing other hazards & if they were worn with vibratory equipment at certain frequencies, then it actually magnified the vibration! HSE experts at the time suggested that these products were not much use, except to warm the hands. Indeed, I was sent one pair with an accompanying 50 page technical data sheet, & on the first page there was a disclaimer stating that they may not be effective...I stopped reading at that point & we never progressed the matter. Zyggy

@Claire I can't PM you about reading that out of context! :) - It's Friday night and if I reply to this in public I might suffer the wrath of the mods.. oh wait :) Happy weekend everyone... ttfn

My primary concern with almost every glove I have seen is that they are very water absorbent and then become hard once dry. Bad for the operative and employers budget. Strict rotation of work and good warm gloves in winter, autumn and spring or when cold:-) are the only options to reduce individual exposure if you really need to use such equipment. I presume you are approaching scabbler lance levels in which case the whole task and reasons need to be reviewed for a different technique of work. Or you are going to need a very large number of operatives. Have you done any measurements on these chisels? If not now is the time or abandon them completely or your insurers will have a run of claims in the future. Bob