When you consider that more than one million workers are sent to emergency rooms each year with hand injuries, it is clear that wearing protective hand equipment is essential to everyday work. In fact ...

According to the most recent data available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were over 121,800 hours lost on the jobsite in 2017 due to hand injuries. For those who seek medical treatment ...

Sustainable glove manufacturers are reshaping PPE with eco-friendly materials, smarter production, and a focus on a greener future.

When I spoke at an EHS Today/ Dyneema forum during the 2014 ASSE Professional Development Conference and Expo in Orlando, Fla., I conducted an informal hand safety poll. I asked the audience: "How ...

Regulatory Tightening, Smart Safety Gear, and Industrial Modernization Redefine Global Worker Protection NEWARK, DE / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 2026 / The global Personal Protective Equipment (PPE ...

In a recent Safety Office article in TRACKS, we explained the role of personal protective equipment, or PPE, in the hierarchy of controls. Although PPE is the last resort in controlling a hazard, it ...

Manufacturers on Long Island are experiencing a rare boom-and-not-quite-bust cycle when it comes to personal protective equipment. They scrambled three years ago to convert production lines to meet ...

Mining is a tough industry—workers regularly contend with extreme conditions, confined spaces, and heavy machinery. In such environments, protective gear isn’t optional; it’s essential. Helmets, boots ...

Today, gloves are made from innovative, lightweight materials that provide protection, comfort and reduced hand fatigue, so workers are more likely to wear them. When you consider that more than one ...