Hands

Hands are exposed to many hazards in professional environments: risk of cuts, burns, impacts, chemical or thermal hazards. To guarantee worker safety, it is essential to choose personal protective equipment suited to your line of work. A protective glove helps prevent injury, but also improves comfort and dexterity.

Groupe RG offers a wide range of hand protection that meets professionals' requirements. Electrician's gloves, handling gloves, chemical protective gloves: every product is designed to offer the best protection and full compliance with applicable standards.

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What standards apply to hand protection?

Protective gloves are subject to several standards guaranteeing their effectiveness and compliance, such as: 

  • EN 21420: sets out the general requirements for all protective gloves;

  • EN 388: assesses resistance to cuts, punctures, tears and abrasion;

  • EN 374 : relates to protection against chemicals and micro-organisms; 

  • EN 407: sets out the levels of protection against heat and flame, for thermal hazards; 

  • EN 511: covers cold-resistant gloves;

  • EN 60903: applies to electrician's gloves.

What are the different types of hand protection?

There are many types of protective gloves, depending on the performance levels expected and the hazards present (thermal hazard, chemical hazard, food contact, product handling, etc.): 

  • Cut-resistant gloves, reinforced to protect against sharp objects;

  • Heat-resistant and welding gloves withstand high temperatures, incandescent splashes and contact heat; 

  • Chemical protective gloves protect against hazardous substances;

  • Cold-resistant gloves provide effective thermal insulation;

  • Electrician's gloves prevent electric shocks;

  • Handling gloves are suited to handling work;

  • Disposable gloves provide hygienic protection and tactile sensitivity;

  • Touchscreen gloves allow screens to be used without removing protection;

  • Anti-vibration and shock-absorbing gloves reduce the effects of mechanical tools;

  • Forestry gloves are designed for pruning or logging work.

Which gloves should be used in the event of electrical hazards?

Choosing electrician's gloves is essential to work on live installations. Made from insulating latex, these gloves offer effective protection against electric shocks. 

What type of hand protection should be chosen for welding?

Heat-resistant and welding gloves are designed to withstand high temperatures, contact heat and molten metal splashes. They offer excellent thermal insulation while guaranteeing good dexterity.

What accessories can hand protection be completed with?

For optimal protection, gloves can be combined with protective sleeves, which protect the forearms against the risk of cutting by blade or slicing, as well as against chemical or burn hazards.