b'Safety CommitteeSpecify gloves with:1.An ANSI Cut Level A4 rating or higher Construction Glove SelectionHVAC/ Winter2.Puncture ratings of medium Carpenters Laborers Sheetmetal Plumbers Electricians Masonry Roofers Welders Insulated3.Abrasion levels of high4.An anti-slip nitrile dotted coatingANSI Level - A2 orANSI Level - A4 orANSI Level - A4 orANSI Level - A2 orANSI Level - A2 orANSI Level - A2 orANSI Level - A4 orANSI Level - A2-A4 ANSI Level - A2 or Higher Higher Higher Higher Higher Higher Higher Heat Resistant HigherPuncture Level -Puncture Level -Puncture Level -Puncture Level -Puncture Level -Puncture Level -Puncture Level -Puncture Level - 5.Materials that are breathable, dexterous, and washable Medium Medium High Medium Medium Medium Medium MediumAbrasion Level -Abrasion Level -Abrasion Level -Abrasion Level -Abrasion Level -Abrasion Level -Abrasion Level - High Abrasion Level - High Med. / High High High High High Non-slip, breathableMediumand washableRadians Recommends:Coated gloves, cut resistant gloves, and gloves madeRWG534, RWG557 RWG555, RWG564 RWG555, RWG558 RWGD100, RWG550 RWGD100, RWG550 RWG533, RWG560 RWG555, RWG560 RWG52 RWG17, RWG605RWG532, RWG538 RWG560, RWG603 RWG559, RWGD104 RWG533, RWG562 RWG533, RWG560 RWG536, RWG556 RWGD108, RWGD104 FR-RWG700 RWG800, RWG27 with Dyneema Diamond fiber offer hand protectionRWG562, RWG533 RWGD104, RWGD108 RWGD108, RWG556 RWG556, RWG538 RWG557, RWG556 RWG557, RWG562 RWG556, RWG557 RWG28, RWG604RWG563, RWG536 RWG556, RWG557 RWG559, RWG564 RWG536, RWGD101 RWGD101, RWGD105 RWG538, RWG564 RWG559, RWG564RWG559, RWG558 RWGD106, RWG603R RWG558, RWG559 RWG566, RWG558solutions to overcome a roofers objections to wearingRWG603R, RWG566 RWG560Material Uses:hand protection.Latex Nitrile Neoprene Vinyl/PVC Cotton Kevlar DyneemaDiamondGood for biological andExcellent general useGood for acids, bases,Good for acids, bases, oils,Lightweight andOne of the strongest manThe worlds most advanced water-based materials. Canglove. Good for solvents,alcohols, fuels, peroxides,peroxides and amines.breathable. Good for lightmade fibers available withcut resistant fiber made Coated Gloves trigger latex allergies, littleoils and greases. Goodhydrocarbons and phenols.Good resistance toduty applications only.excellent cut resistancefrom Ultra High Molecular chemical protection andalternative for those withGood for most hazardousabrasion. Not recommend- Assembly, inspection,and heat insulation.Weight Polyethylene for poor for organic solvents. latex allergies. Excellentchemicals. Poor mechani- ed when in contact withlight warehouse and partsDesigned to protect handsmaximum strength with abrasion and puncturecal properties when heavilychemical solvents. handling. from sharp edges of metal,minimum weight for better *NOT RECOMMENDED resistance.stressed. ceramics, glass and otherprotection and comfort.Numerous types of coated gloves are available today,*NOT RECOMMENDED materials.UNDERSTANDING THE NEW ANSI/ISEA 105 AND EN388which include nitrile foam coated, high-visibility knit coated,4 Revisions to the new Cut Level Standards you need to know. &Revised EN388Load (gr/N)PU palm coated, crinkle latex coated, and the list goes on. 1 The r ate picture as to the cut rhanges is to give users a moresistance level of their e3 Although pr ANSI tests were done on a differentLinear Movementaccureason for these c machine, the evious TDM100 (depicted to the right) will be gloves.reater clarification for higher cut level glo tests.This leads to morANSI/ISEA 105-2016 and Revised EN388 for g The addition of four new designations alloves.wused in bothe accurate test results,ds.and greater continuity between the two standarWhile these changes have recently taken effect, no di- ANSI cut levels have increased from five to nine the .In Prominent features of coated gloves include seamless2 rect time line has been specified to have gloves tested ve the etested. 4 addition to the old numerical designation (1-5), Glove Sample*to the new standar der to ha A#new standards incorporate the alphabetical desighart below for a graphic -designation, previously rd.Hoated glowever, in orves must be r nation (A1-A9). See the cdesign, breathable knit back, elastic cuffs, and a variety7,000gr+ depiction of these levels. Conductive Strip to detect cut throughof gauges. Remember, the higher the gauge, the better6,000gr 5999 6000 EN388 Fixed Load of 500 gr/NCoup testthe dexterity. 5,000gr 3999 4999 5000 Rotating Blade4,000gr 4000 (Opposite to Linear Movement)Grams 3,000gr 3499 3500 2999 3000 Linear MovementThe main features of seamless knit coated gloves are their2,000gr 999 999 14991499 1500 2199 2200 Glove Sample*15001,000gr 10001000good grip and great dexterity. Solid coated fingers and0gr 4909 4909 500 500 Conductive Strip to 20 20detect cut throughpalm usually provide abrasion and tear resistance. WhenOld Standards New 2016 ANSI/ISEA Standards * Material sample from glove palmwearing coated gloves, roofers are also able to moveMeasuring Glove SizeSize in Letters XXS XS S M L XL 2XLtheir hands more freely and easily in cold conditions.Circumference of your hand 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 10-11 11-12Plus, coated gloves give additional skin protection fromSynthetic (size in numbers) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11harmful chemicals and oils. of gloves made with Dyneema Diamond technology include:Coated gloves are ideal for roofing activities that requireBetter feel and controla high degree of touch-sensitivity, dexterity, and a superior grip.Radiates heat away from hands for all day comfortCut-Resistant Gloves High strengthCool-touch comfortThe use of cut-resistant gloves has increased considerably.Increased cut resistance without fiberglass discomfortGlove fabrics and coatings have been improving at a fast and furious pace; thus, cut-resistant gloves are thinner,Durable and washable for long lasting protectionmore comfortable, and provide greater protection. ThanksLeading manufacturers of hand protection usually offer to Engineered Composite Yarns, such as Kevlar andseveral styles and price points to satisfy a variety of safety steel, manufacturers are creating gloves with superiorscenarios and budgets. Their safety experts, along with levels of cut resistance without compromising comfort andeducational information on their websites, can help you dexteritytwo major factors to increase roofer compliance.choose the proper glove for your rooftop. Engineered yarns, or super yarns, are popular in applicationsRoofers protect people with the roofs they build, but requiring ASTM Cut Level 3 or higher where workers areroofers need to be protected too. They deserve quality exposed to sharp blades.Since roofers work aroundwork gloves that provide protection, comfort, and dexterity sharp blades, they should wear cut-resistant gloves. Theat a price where money is leftover for fishing bait and gauge and cut level required will depend on the specificbeer! They also need to be respected for the difficult and roofing task. dangerous job they do. Heres a big thumbs up to all of Savvy glove suppliers are listening to the uncomfortableyou in the roofing industry.and bulky objections and are creating gloves made with Dyneema Diamond technology. Dyneema DiamondMary Padron is a Senior MarCom Specialist at Radians, technology is the new standard in cut protection providinga leading manufacturer of quality hand protection. Their double to triple improvement in cut resistance with glovescomprehensive line includes leather gloves, coated gloves, that are 40% lighter when compared to aramid fiber. impact resistant gloves with TPR overlays, winter gloves, hi-viz gloves, and gloves made with Dyneema Diamond technology. The thin fiber and unique polymer also aid in improvingwww.radians.comcomfort by eliminating glove bulkiness. 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