Protect Your Most Valuable Tools
Construction workers are among the most vulnerable workers to contact injuries, according to the National Safety Council. And the most valuable tools to a builder – the hands – often take the brunt of these injuries.
Due to the nature of home building work, hand injuries often come with extended time off as the injury heals to a point where the hand can be used effectively once more.
Any discussion about hand safety begins with gloves. While most builders and contractors have a favorite pair, different gloves are meant for different levels of protection:
- Cotton and fabric gloves keep hands clean
- Coated fabric gloves protect against moderate concentrated chemicals
- Rubber, plastic or synthetic gloves are good for cleaning or working with oils
- Leather gloves can resist sparks and moderate heat
- Aluminized gloves provide reflective and insulating protection
- Kevlar gloves are cut- and abrasion-resistant