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A CUT ABOVE THE REST

Cut Level 1 Dipped Gloves Cut Level 3 Dipped Gloves Cut Level 5 Dipped Gloves

The textured nitrile palm of the Cut Level These gloves feature ANSI/ISEA Cut Level These gloves feature ANSI/ISEA Cut Level
1 Dipped Gloves offers a better grip on 3 protection to help prevent injuries 5 protection to help prevent injuries from
materials, as well as increased dexterity, from sharp objects on the jobsite. They demanding jobsite applications, such
and their nylon/lycra blend construction also provide a more comfortable grip, as work with sheet metal/glass, wire
provides increased comfort and wicks away maximum dexterity when handling small stripping, and ducting. The gloves utilize a
moisture to keep hands dry. SMARTSWIPE™ objects, and feature a Comfort Web Grip for double-dipped nitrile grip for best-in-class
touch screen functionality has been outstanding grip performance. The nitrile puncture resistance and added durability.
incorporated into the index fingertip to dip material provides ultimate durability Similar to the Cut Level 3 Dipped Gloves,
permit the use of touchscreen devices and best-in-class puncture resistance the Cut Level 5 Dipped Gloves also include
without removing the gloves. while SMARTSWIPE™ fingertips and palms SMARTSWIPE™ fingertips and palms.
provide full access to touchscreen devices.

CUT RESISTANCE on the application you wish to complete. As jobsite safety is emphasized throughout
Some examples of types of applications
the world, there’s more need for hand
Any type of cut is unpleasant, but the for each cut level are listed below: protection that is comfortable yet
repercussions from a cut to the hand can • ANSI A1 (Light Cut Hazards): durable. To comply with user needs, many
be worse than the injury itself. According Light material handling, general manufacturers now offer a wide range of
to the BLS, a single hand injury results in work, small parts assembly, forestry, cut-resistant gloves. For example, Milwaukee
six days away from work on average. For and construction Tool was one of the first manufacturers
many, this translates to lost wages and to design and develop dipped and cut
diminished abilities upon returning to work. • ANSI A2-A3 (Light/Medium Cut resistant gloves that align with the new
Luckily, cut-resistant gloves are available Hazards): Demolition, material handling, scale and testing method, as well as EN
to protect your hands from cuts when general work, small parts assembly, ratings for abrasion, cut, tear, and puncture.
working with sharp tools and materials. forestry, construction, wire stripping, To maximize productivity, the gloves are
pipe threading, cutting, and automotive equipped with increased durability, comfort,
In 2016, the American National Standards • ANSI A4: (Medium Cut Hazards): and dexterity for all-day wear.
Institute (ANSI) released a new edition Manufacturing, light glass handling,
known as the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard. drywall, electrical, carpet installation, IMPACT RESISTANCE
This standard provided new testing HVAC, automotive assembly, and
methods, including a new scale to metal handling Fallen building materials, dropped tools,
determine cut scores. The standard and tasks that involve the risk of pinching
increased the cut score scale from one to • ANSI A5 (Medium/Heavy Cut Hazards): and crushing are no strangers to a jobsite.
nine to provide more consistency between Metal handling, abrasive/sharp material Unfortunately, these common hazards are
levels and with the European (EN 388) handling, pipe threading, cutting, likely to put you at risk for impact injuries.
ratings. Each of these nine cut score levels drywall, electrical, glass handling, and Like cut injuries, injuries sustained from
are determined by the amount of force duct work impact can lead to lost time and wages
the glove can withstand. The higher the • ANSI A6-A9 (High Cut Hazards): Heavy and are more detrimental to your health.
cut level, the more protection the glove metal handling, automotive assembly, Fortunately, impact-resistant gloves
provides. To ensure adequate protection, sharp metal handling, and recycling incorporate protective features that can
you must choose the right glove based shield your hands from unexpected impact.

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