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Workplace chemicals can cause irritations, burns, and other health concerns when splashed or spilled. Additionally, working in damp and wet environments can affect how well you can grip objects. Magid can help you stay protected and adapt to these conditions with chemical resistant and waterproof gloves from our own brand as well as other manufacturers.
Work environments like laboratories and testing centers place employees in contact with dangerous chemicals. No matter where you work, if you’re handling toxic or corrosive liquids, hand protection is required to avoid exposure to substances that could cause rashes, burn through the skin, or even enter the bloodstream.
To protect workers against burns and other exposure injuries, chemical resistant gloves are made with materials like nitrile, polyvinyl chloride, butyl, neoprene, or latex. These materials create a shield against acetone, formaldehyde, acids, sodium hydroxide, and other chemical and biological substances. OSHA requires workers in jobs involving chemical handling and exposure to wear appropriate hand protection based on thickness, material, and length. To determine the optimal glove for your application, conduct a hazard assessment and review Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for the properties of all substances used.
Chemical exposure can cause chemical resistant glove materials to break down or crack over time, which affects how much protection they provide. In turn, any gloves you own or provide to your workers must be inspected periodically for cracks, tears, punctures, or changes in size and thickness. If any deficiencies are detected, the gloves must be removed from service to prevent any exposure risks.
Chemical resistant waterproof work gloves create a barrier against sources of moisture such as water, ice, snow, or damp surfaces. Manufacturers create waterproof work gloves with these features in mind:
Supply your workers with waterproof and chemical resistant gloves from our own brand, Ansell, Showa, MAPA, MCR Safety, Guardian, and others. Browse nitrile, polyurethane, neoprene, latex, and other coatings added to Hyperon®, cotton, HPPE blend, neoprene, or acrylic fabrics. Gloves may offer additional cut resistance as well as improved grip based on the palm coating, too.
