Gloves are a type of personal protective equipment worn to protect the hands and fingers from injury. Gloves can be made of leather, metal, rubber and plastic, sometimes with additional thermal insulation. Gloves are for protecting your hands from cuts or abrasion or providing extra grip or protection against heat or cold.
Gloves protect the hands from dirt, cement and other chemicals. They should be used in situations where there is a risk of bleeding. A cut on the hand could lead to infection, which could then spread through your body. In addition, gloves can reduce the risk of developing allergies caused by contact with certain materials, such as latex (rubber).
When using cutting tools such as scissors or knives, Kevlar gloves are recommended because they will not tear like other types of gloves.
When working with any kind of tool that has sharp blades or edges, it is essential that you wear protective eyewear to avoid eye injuries.
