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Hand protection is not optional – it's a vital part of PPE (personal protective equipment) across a huge range of industries and applications. This makes things hard for those who suffer from sensitive skin, because most work gloves aren't designed to reduce skin irritation, and in some cases, may even be the cause of it. To find out more about the Best Gloves for Sensitive Skin, read our blog!

Proper use of safety gloves is vital to work safety across an incredible variety of industries. Unfortunately, there are some cases where wearing safety gloves can also bring negative consequences. Read on to find out more about Glove-Related Contact Dermatitis and How to Prevent It. Here at SafetyGloves.co.uk, we have a range of gloves suitable for dermatitis sufferers.

Construction work can be tough at the best of times, but under the searing summer sun, time on-site can feel like torture. Luckily, it doesn't have to be this way, as there are plenty of ways to beat the heat while staying productive in the sun. In this article, we'll share the best tips to help you Learn How to Keep Cool On-Site, as well as one new and innovative solution that may be the best of them all!

If you've been browsing our site recently, you may have noticed the appearance of a new symbol on some of our products. We sell over a thousand different models of safety gloves here at SafetyGloves.co.uk, and only the select few receive this endorsement. Read on to find out exactly what that means.

Often, a glove that claims to be needlestick resistant may have a poor puncture resistance rating, causing confusion for our customers. How can a glove be expected to stop something as sharp as a hypodermic needle if it fails to hold its own against standard puncture hazards? Read our guide to find out.

If you're working with chemicals, you'll definitely be aware of the importance of having the right safety gloves for the task. Find the right gloves for your needs with our helpful table!

It’s safety first at Safety Gloves, where we don’t settle for anything less than you total protection, there’s not many people we know who share our enthusiasm, but we reckon your EN 455 glove-wearing doctor is probably one of them.

If you're using a glove for medical purposes, it's crucial to know whether they are up to scratch. But with so many gloves out there, how do you find the best for your specific needs? With EN 455 you have an easier way to compare your single use medical gloves and know that they have been found up to the task.

If your hands are heading for a chill then you’ll be needing a pair of gloves, so get  the best gloves for cold protection - not that we’re ones to brag, but the European Safety Council agrees, because all our best cold resistant gloves come with EN 511 accreditation. We've got gloves that can take on the coldest conditions science can throw at them, or just the bite of a British winter, so here's our run-down of insulated gloves to keep your hands heated when the temperature drops!