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If you work with saws, grinders, knives or other sharp tools, objects, and equipment, it’s important to protect your hands. Standard work gloves won’t do the trick, but you can buy cut resistant gloves from CleanlineTasman to ensure maximum protection. A good pair of cut resistant gloves will provide dexterity, grip, and comfort in both wet and dry work environments, all the while shielding your hands from potential cuts. If you’ve never shopped for cut resistant gloves, either online or at a brick and mortar store—it can be difficult to understand all the terminology.
Understanding Cut Resistance Levels
In particular, if you are going to buy cut resistant gloves, you need to be familiar with cut resistance levels. Globally, there are two widely accepted standards for cut resistance. These standards dictate the expected performance levels of different grades of cut resistant gloves (as well as other cut resistant clothing or products). One standard is the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard, which is used in North America and a few other parts of the world. The other standard is the European Standard, which is used in most parts of the world—including Australia and New Zealand.
If you are buying cut resistant gloves in NZ, you will notice terminology such as ‘Cut 5,’ ‘Level 3,’ or ‘Cut Level 3.’ These terms relate back to the European EN 388 Standard. Cut resistance levels under the European Standard go from 0 to 5, with 0 providing the least cut protection and 5 presenting the most.
At CleanlineTasman, we primarily stock cut resistant gloves in our online store that meet the Level 3 or Level 5 standard levels. A Cut Level 3 glove is capable of withstanding between five and ten repetitious cuts to the same area. A Level 5 glove is capable of withstanding more than 20 repetitious cuts to the same area.
Ultimately, you will need to decide which level of cut resistant glove is best for you or your team. Level 5 gloves cost slightly more than Level 3 gloves but provide substantially more protection. If you work with powerful saws, heavy glass, heavy-duty metal stamping or other tools and equipment that pose high cut hazards, spending a little extra for the Level 5 glove is probably a smart precaution. However, to buy any cut resistant gloves from CleanlineTasman is to give yourself extra protection against workplace dangers.
Find Cut Resistant Gloves in NZ by Shopping CleanlineTasman
If you need to buy cut resistant gloves for work but aren’t sure where to start, just click here. We are proud to stock a range of high-quality cut resistant gloves at CleanlineTasman. Whether you are looking for a Level 3 glove with great grip and dexterity or a waterproof Level 5 glove that you can use in wet environments, we have something for you. If you need help finding the right cut resistant gloves on our online store, give us a call on 0800887888
