Choosing the right Gloves for mining

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Choosing the right Gloves for mining
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• Before deciding what type of glove you should
  choose for your mining uniforms,it is important
  to identify the following factors
• The working environment (indoor, outdoor, dry,
  wet, etc.)
• The task to be accomplished
• The principal risks to be protected against
  (mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal etc.)

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What type of glove should you choose?

• Mechanical risks as
• Abrasion,Cutting,Tearing,Perforation
• The level of protection depends on the material,
  the assembly type and the coating.

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The different types of assembly

• Knitted gloves offer good mechanical resistance.
• Cut and sewn Gloves used for general handling
  operations (fine, heavy, specific, etc.)
• French assembly can be used in Assembly of small
  parts, assembly of oiled parts, small handling
  jobs, gardening, etc.
• US assembly acn be used in Heavy handling,
  welding, transport, exterior maintenance, etc.
• Gussetused in Fine handling, precision work
• Flat assemblyUsed for fine or light
  applications, protection of objects, sorting of
  parts, etc.

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Thermal risks - heat resistant protection

• Heat transmission may occur by
• Radiation,Convection,Conduction.In addition, in
  certain jobs, gloves also have to protect against
  molten metal splashes.

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Qualities of Heat resistant gloves

• Lack of deterioration and no flammability of the
  outer layers.Resistance to molten metal splashes
• Insulating ability appropriate to the nature and
  duration of exposure
• Durability,Comfort and Suitability to provide
  acceptable dexterity,impermeability,
  compatibility with certain products, wash
  ability, etc.

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Chemical Risks

• Contact of chemicals with the skin may cause
  burning, dermatitis, irritation and even
  poisoning.
• THERE IS NO UNIVERSAL GLOVE OFFERING PROTECTION
  AGAINST ALL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS!
• Use these gloves against contact with Chemical
  products,Solvents,Oils and hydrocarbons,Abrasive
  powders (cement)
• Food products,Acids and bases.

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Tips for using chemical glove as a mining work
wear

• Put the glove on a clean, dry hand.
• use several pairs of gloves so as not to exceed
  the permeation time
• Check your gloves while working and Clean before
  removing them
• If using paints and inks a cloth soaked in
  solvent, followed by a dry cloth
• If using solvents a dry cloth
• If using acids or alkalis rinse under running
  water then wipe with a cloth
• Make a thorough check for defects in your gloves
  (cracks, worn patches, tears, etc.).

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Electrical Risks

• Gloves to protect against electrical risks must
  offer protection for any operating voltage equal
  to or greater than 500 volts.
• For each glove, individual routine tests are
  carried out as
• Visual inspections and dimensional
  checks,Dielectric tests
• Additional sampling tests,Mechanical tests

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• 1) 100 latex insulating gloves
• These elastomer gloves are used to protect the
  worker against electrical dangers.
• They are unsupported and therefore require a
  leather over-glove to provide additional
  protection against mechanical risks.
• 2) Composite gloves
• Made of natural latex with an outer layer of
  polychloroprene and a cotton inner, they offer
  intrinsic mechanical protection and therefore no
  longer require the use of a leather over-glove.

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