It’s tough out there! On industrial sites and in factories and plants across Australia, workers are exposed to a range of hazards, including harsh oils, chemicals and other contaminants. When it comes to protecting their hands, wearing the right gloves is key.
Sure, there are plenty of gloves out there, but workers who wear the wrong gloves for the job might as well not wear them at all.
- Uncomfortable? Gloves get taken off, leaving hands exposed to the risk of injury.
- Don’t fit well? The performance characteristics of the gloves are lost, making the job harder to do.
- Not resistant? Hands get wet and cold, or worse, chemicals or oils can penetrate the gloves and come into contact with the skin.
- No grip? Slippery gloves can mean dropped parts, broken equipment and a reduction in production efficiency.
These can all lead to compromised worker safety, disrupted work schedules and lost productivity. Isn’t it easier to get it right the first time?
The right glove for the right task
Focused on innovation and quality, ATG® designs, develops and manufactures gloves that enhance the performance of the most sophisticated work tool - the hand! ATG® gloves are designed around:
- Comfort. Promoting worker acceptance, so they wear them more often, for longer. Gloves that offer optimum comfort stay on hands and ultimately help prevent injuries.
- Performance. Providing exceptional durability (for longer glove life), dexterity (for precision grip and accuracy) and resistance (to oils, water, liquid and chemicals).
- Hand care. Using only quality materials in manufacture, all ATG® gloves are certified free from SVHCs (substances of very high concern) and are post-washed prior to packing so they come fresh out of the box.
Real life, real protection
A truly comfortable, high-performance work glove that protects hands and is gentle on skin is maybe the smartest way to protect workers.
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Repairing an engine, servicing a printing press or lubricating a mine conveyor, the MaxiDry® range offers advanced comfort, grip and dexterity. Available in ¾ and full dip coating, as well as gauntlet style.
MaxiDry® Plus™
Delving deep into water or oils, MaxiDry® Plus™ keeps hands and forearms dry and protected. Perfect for water treatment plants, underground operations and outdoor construction. Certified Type B EN ISO 374-1:2016 for chemical protection.
MaxiChem®
Working in fertiliser plants or decanting chemicals in laboratories or on the factory floor, MaxiChem® gloves provide protection against a broad range of acids, coolants and chemicals. Available in nitrile or natural latex. Certified Type A EN ISO 374-1:2016 for chemical protection.
MaxiChem® Cut™
Dredging foreign objects from the bottom of containers or drums that contain chemicals, or using boxcutters in hazardous environments, MaxiChem® Cut™ gives extra protection against the risk of cuts.
Mayo Hardware’s Product Manager - Safety, Jason Vandenberg, says it’s imperative to choose a glove best suited to the task. “ATG offers gloves that enhance your ability to get the job done efficiently and safely. Extra consideration and protection is required whenever hands are exposed to water, oil, grease, coolants, acids or other chemicals. ATG has a range of gloves that will protect your hands against these hazards, all the while providing outstanding comfort, dexterity and grip.”
As Australia’s largest provider of industrial and safety equipment, Blackwoods has all your job requirements covered. Shop the ATG MaxiDry® and MaxiChem® glove ranges on site.
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