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Quick tutorial about hand protection during physical work
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According to OSHA, 70% of hand and arm injuries could have been prevented by proper use of gloves. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that these injuries can be very expensive. However, these hazards can be mitigated with the use of appropriate hand protection. Technological advances within the hand protection industry have created a multitude of glove offerings designed specifically to protect against assorted hazards. Today, several suppliers have gloves specifically designed to protect against cuts, abrasions, punctures, burns, fractures and chemical exposures. But at MCR Safety, we offer more than just gloves; we offer resources to ensure the right gloves and the correct level of protection are being used for the tasks at hand. According to OSHA, 70% of hand and arm injuries could have been prevented by proper use of gloves. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that these injuries are expensive: the cost of the average hand injury workers’ compensation claim exceeded $6,000-$7,000. The best way to prevent hand injuries is through the proper use of the most appropriate hand protection. MCR Safety is a unique glove supplier. We differentiate ourselves by being a glove manufacturer that partners with other suppliers and our customers to provide the best possible solutions to hand protection needs. We have over 3,000 styles of cut, abrasion, chemical and liquid protection, puncture and thermal glove offerings. We have recently expanded our manufacturing to create a state-of-the-art facility to produce what we believe to be a superior assortment of coated seamless knit styles. We will be introducing this series later this year when we introduce our NXG series. We have a unique relationship to directly source Kevlar® fiber from DuPont® and spin into yarn for many of our cut protection offerings. We are a licensed supplier of DuPont® Kevlar®, DSM Diamond Technology®, and Alycore® cut resistant fabrics. Our manufacturing capabilities include a yarn spinning facility as well as coated, seamless knit production.