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will1977  
#1 Posted : 01 February 2010 15:05:04(UTC)
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will1977

Hi, I have a particular problem where an operator is handling glass that often has water on it. The problem I have is finding a glove that is both water proof and cut resistant. Any one got any ideas????
JulieHolden  
#2 Posted : 01 February 2010 15:13:39(UTC)
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JulieHolden

Hi try Microlin Cooper Heat Liquid and cut resistant glove. Not cheap but may be long lasting
Ron Hunter  
#3 Posted : 01 February 2010 15:59:47(UTC)
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Ron Hunter

Wearing gloves all day, every day is never an ideal solution. I'm curious - what's the task?
Rob35  
#4 Posted : 01 February 2010 16:23:14(UTC)
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Rob35

will1977 wrote:
Hi, I have a particular problem where an operator is handling glass that often has water on it. The problem I have is finding a glove that is both water proof and cut resistant. Any one got any ideas????
What we did in my day was wear a surgical glove (Non latex of course ;-)) underneath the cut resistant glove. Found that very few good cut resistant gloves would give good water protection as well Not in the glass industry now, but may have some contacts it you want them. Hope this helps
MarcusB  
#5 Posted : 03 February 2010 14:14:08(UTC)
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MarcusB

Hi Will Can we take it that you have already ruled out other options such as engineering controls before resorting to PPE?
chris.packham  
#6 Posted : 04 February 2010 14:25:38(UTC)
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chris.packham

Firstly, there is no single glove that is both cut proof and chemical resistant. The chemical resistant coating is always on the outside of the glove, so will be damaged by the sharp object, rendering it useless. The answer for this particular situation is a cut resistant glove, preferably with some form of anti-slip coating, worn over a thin, single use, glove to provide the protection against water. Almost any waterproof glove will do, but my preference would be for a low free protein, unpowdered natural rubber latex glove as this will affect dexterity least of all and provide greater wearer comfort. Latex allergy is not an issue provided the glove is unpowdered and low free protein. There is no evidence that this type of glove was the cause of latex allergy (according to an evidence based review by the Royal College of Physicians apart from all the other papers, studies, etc.). The problem was always exclusively with the cheap, high free protein, powdered single use gloves. Chris
Steve Sedgwick  
#7 Posted : 04 February 2010 19:49:14(UTC)
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Steve Sedgwick

Indudtriaal Safety Gloves made to EN388 are stamped with the safety rating to show the the level of protection against Abraision - Blade Cut - Puncture - Tear The gloves you are looking for may also need to have some "puncture" rating as well "cut" if handling broken glass. They will also need to be PU coated to keep the hands dry from the water / wet glass. Cotton liners are always a good idea where PU coated or other waterproof glove is used for long periods to help to "wick" the sweat away from the inside of the glove. Google Ansell, or safetysupplies, there are numerous gloves for your application. Your current supplier should also be able to help. Steve
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