Factors to Consider When Using Work Gloves

When using work gloves, both the properties of the gloves themselves and the external environmental factors of glove usage should be considered.

1.Exposure Level of Gloves Extended exposure to chemicals can significantly reduce the protective properties of work gloves. An increase in chemical concentration or immersion of gloves in chemicals can cause the gloves to be penetrated in less time than what the manufacturer provides.

2.Environmental Temperature of Glove Usage When the temperature increases during the usage of work gloves, the speed of chemical penetration accelerates and the penetration time shortens. Standard penetration time data is obtained at room temperature (20-25℃). Gloves used at temperatures higher than this can significantly reduce their protective properties.

3.Thickness of Work Gloves If necessary, it is recommended to choose thicker gloves or wear two pairs of gloves at the same time, as thicker materials have better chemical resistance and greatly extend penetration time. However, when considering glove thickness, the flexibility and sensitivity required for the job should also be taken into account.

4.Surface Treatment and Lining of Work Gloves When considering the material of work gloves, the surface treatment and lining of the gloves also differ, such as smooth, rough, embossed surfaces, cotton wadding, fabrics, and unlined gloves. Patterned or rough surfaces have better anti-slip properties and can safely grip wet or smooth objects. Cotton wadding and cotton-lined gloves have good sweat absorption properties, and fabric-lined gloves have good resistance to high temperatures, while unlined gloves have good flexibility and sensitivity.

5.Chemical Mixtures That May be Encountered In permeation experiments, pure chemicals are used. However, in reality, chemical mixtures can significantly alter the permeation rate and physical properties of the given glove material. Usually, for chemical mixtures, materials with good permeation resistance for each component should be selected, but it is also possible for the penetration time of a mixture to be longer than that of a single component. Users can evaluate the gloves' ability to protect against mixed chemicals under usage conditions, especially for mixtures with strong toxicity.

6.Physical Properties of Work Gloves The physical characteristics of work gloves refer to their puncture resistance, tear resistance, wear resistance, and tensile strength in use. Chemicals can enter through small holes or tears, causing greater harm to hands than chemicals penetrating through molecular layers. Sometimes, it is necessary to wear two different gloves, one for mechanical injury prevention and one for chemical injury prevention.

Therefore, when using work gloves, not only the properties that gloves should possess should be considered, but also the external environmental factors and the composition of chemicals. This way, work gloves can truly play a protective role.