Lynn River Blog

What is Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)? Any personal equipment used to protect the wearer from inhaling hazardous substances, including dust, gases, fumes, sprays, or particles. Who needs to wear RPE? The general rule is that RPE should be used as a last resort, and all efforts should be made first hand to: A. Eliminate the […] ... Read More

Animal hides have been used for centuries as protective gear: for warmth, armor, footwear, and even shelter from the elements. Leather now has a much wider range of purposes, from furniture and car interiors to fashionable footwear, and is still a staple material with protective clothing such as gloves. There are many types of leather […] ... Read More

When looking for water-proof gloves (or any other clothing for that matter) it can sometimes be difficult to determine what is actually water-proof and what is simply water-resistant or water-repellent… Do you know the difference between water-resistant, water-repellent and water-proof? Understanding these terms can help you decide which gloves are right for you AND if […] ... Read More

A little too hot perhaps? You need the right protection for your hands when working with heat, just as you do when working in extreme cold weather. Heat resistant gloves are tested and rated the same as cold weather gloves to determine the highest temperature the glove can withstand for a length of time, without […] ... Read More

Choosing the best winter hand protection can be tricky, but we’re here to help! Why do you need good quality winter work gloves? Without them, you’re at risk of… Hypothermia: Normal body temperature drops to 95°F or less. Mild symptoms: Alert but shivering. Moderate to severe: Shivering stops but confusion, slurred speech, heart rate decrease, loss of […] ... Read More

One of the most common concerns regarding work gloves is that they don’t last long enough. The responses differ. Sometimes it’s only a day, and sometimes it’s three weeks. If your glove is wearing out on a daily basis, you’re possibly using the wrong gloves for the job. The longevity of a work glove all […] ... Read More

Disposable gloves are essential for working in a huge range of industries including medicine, food processing, automotive, body art. However, because they are single-use, wearers do not give much thought to the glove’s composition. Disposable Glove Materials: Nitrile is a synthetic rubber that provides excellent protection against hazardous chemicals, solvents, oils and animal fats. It […] ... Read More

When choosing your chemical resistant gloves there are several factors to consider: First you must identify what chemicals are being used as well as the chemical concentration, temperature, expected frequency and duration of contact your hands will have with the chemical and what level of dexterity and grip you require for the task. Whether your […] ... Read More

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Misconceptions about Cut-Resistant Gloves There are many misconceptions about cut-resistant gloves and how they work – and not all cut resistant gloves provide the same level of protection. #1: Cut-resistant equals cut proof Cut-proof gloves are the unicorns of the workplace safety world — no, they are not magical and great – I mean completely […] ... Read More