The Widest Choice of Work Gloves
The right protection at hand.
The provision of effective hand protection to those at risk is a requirement of clause 4 of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (1992). That's why Arco provides a wide range of hand protection - something for every industry and every special handling need.
Famous Glove Brands.....Great performance.
At Arco you can choose from famous brand gloves such as Ansell, Showa and Marigold as well as value for money Arco exclusives, all of which give great protection from defined risks.
Fit for the job in hand.
If you're not sure what gloves you need, call your Arco branch experts - they are always willing to give sound product advice and guidance on working safely within legislation.
Your assurance of quality protection.
All our gloves are fully assessed for the intended purpose by Arco's product experts and are sourced only from manufaturers who are committed to ethical trading and non-exploitative manufaturing. All gloves are subject to stringent checks, your assurance of quality gloves providing quality protection.
Try before you buy at your Arco trade counter.
A comprehensive range of Arco gloves is yours to try before you buy at your Arco trade counter - and there's expert advice and guidance on hand if you need it.
Have you got the right gloves for the hazard/s?
Mechanical Hazard
Mechanical Hazards are associated with the handling of rough or sharp objects which could abrade, cut or pierce the skin, such as glass, thin metal sheet and masonry blocks. A mechanical hazard is not associated with moving machinery, in fact, it can be extremely dangerous to wear gloves which could catch in moving parts or serrated blades.Chemical Hazard
Whether total immersion, or merely splash, is involved, any substance which would irritate, inflame or burn the skin is classed as a Chemical Hazard. Some substances can cause the skin to become sensitised over a period of time while others have an immediate and painful effect.Category III - Mortal Risks
Gloves approved to BSEN374 offer protection against chemical splash, immersion and protection against micro organism hazards. There are many different chemicals in regular use in industry today. If you are in doubt about the suitability or the useful life of a glove against a particular chemical, contact your Arco Branch for details.Thermal Hazards - Hot and Cold
Thermal hazards come in many forms. Heat can be radiated or conducted, or it may be actual flames. Cold can be anything from cold water to frozen gases. It is important that we know the type of hazard, and the temperature involved in order to recommend suitable protection.Static Electricity
We all produce electricity which, unless it is allowed to "earth", can build up and discharge in the form of a static "spark", like the jolt you sometimes get when closing the car door. This static electricity must be conducted safely away from the body before the build up becomes critical in high risk areas. Gloves containing a conductive element safely discharge electrostatic build up, effective in highly flammable atmospheres and in many 'clean' situations, are approved to BSEN388.Fighting Fires
Firefighters need hand protection which not only protects from heat, but which forms a barrier against liquids and mechanical hazards. Not all "shouts" involve fires, consider chemical spills and traffic accidents. Designed specifically for the arduous conditions associated with Firefighting and Emergency Response. Firefighting gloves offer protection against mechanical and thermal hazards. Approved to BSEN659.The Threat of Radiation
Wherever Radiation is present, workers need very specialist protection. To protect against ionising radiation, gloves must contain a certain amount of lead, and this amount has to be marked on the glove. The standard specifies how the lead content is calculated. Approved to BSEN421
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