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Globus (Shetland) Ltd Head Office: 8 Lower Blackhill, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0DG. Tel: 01595 696 222 Fax: 01595 69

Experts in Hand Protection. Hand Protection Selection. Crawford Brockie Account Manager . Globus (Shetland) Ltd Head Office: 8 Lower Blackhill, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0DG. Tel: 01595 696 222 Fax: 01595 693 771

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Globus (Shetland) Ltd Head Office: 8 Lower Blackhill, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0DG. Tel: 01595 696 222 Fax: 01595 69

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  1. Experts in Hand Protection Hand Protection Selection Crawford Brockie Account Manager Globus (Shetland) Ltd Head Office: 8 Lower Blackhill, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0DG. Tel: 01595 696 222 Fax: 01595 693 771 Manchester Office / NDC: Unit E, Wheel Forge Way, Trafford Park, Manchester. M17 1EH Tel: 0161 877 4747 Fax: 0161 877 4746 Email: sales@globus.co.uk Website: www.globus.co.uk

  2. Experts in Hand Protection Agenda • What can be achieved ? • Choosing the correct Hand Protection • Stages to effective choice • Labelling of Gloves • EN Standards • Summary

  3. Experts in Hand Protection Correct selection of Hand Protection will deliver………… • Improved Injury Statistics • Enhanced Productivity • Demonstrable Cost savings • Reduced Litigation Risk • Enhanced Worker experience • Improved carbon Footprint • Make you POPULAR!

  4. Experts in Hand Protection Choosing the Correct Glove is Important! WHY ? “Hands are the only part of your body that you actively put into contact with the hazard or risk.” To WHO ? The Wearer – comfort, dexterity & control Health & Safety – product performance / injury reduction / user education / standardisation Procurement – cost implications / route to purchase

  5. Experts in Hand Protection What do we want to achieve? BETTER PROTECTION Worker Acceptance Lower Injury Statistics COST REDUCTION Greater Productivity (Less downtime) Measurement & Justification • ENHANCED EDUCATION • Best Practice • Ownership • NOT JUST IN THE WORKPLACE • ENVIRONMENTAL • Waste Management • Carbon footprint – less deliveries • Impact of raw materials and chemicals

  6. Experts in Hand Protection Key Stages to Correct Glove Selection • SURVEY • Product selection • Application & Wearer • Consultation (with an eye on education & productivity) • MEASURE • Performance • Longevity • Time & Motion • REFINE • Selection • Extended Trial

  7. Trial & Evaluate Business Plan Survey Measure Tool Box Training Bespoke Literature Experts in Hand Protection Glove Selection process

  8. DURABILITY DELIVERY SERVICE SAFETY PERFORMANCE USER ACCEPTABILITY COST DEXTERITY Experts in Hand Protection Selection Criteria

  9. Experts in Hand Protection Information on Gloves • A few key facts • Only palm area tested • Testing done on new gloves – injuries often occur when glove is worn • No gloves or inappropriate gloves can…. Inevitable cut or better control? “We need more cut resistance……”

  10. EN388 EN 420 GeneralRequirements EN 511 EN 374 Experts in Hand Protection European Standards EN420 – General EN 388 – Mechanical EN374 – Chemical EN511 - Cold

  11. Experts in Hand Protection EN 388 Mechanical Standards • Abrasion • Blade Cut • Tear Resistance • Puncture Resistance • Is it a cut or a tear or a puncture ???

  12. Experts in Hand Protection Questions

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